Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Launched March 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX10 II
- Later Model is Sony RX10 IV
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX500 was revealed 13 months prior to the RX10 III which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony RX10 III
NX500 | RX10 III | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung NX500
RX10 III | NX500 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | February 2015 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX10 III
NX500 | RX10 III | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 compared to the RX10 III.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and RX10 III is 87 and 53 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and RX10 III.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older NX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2016-03-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lbs) | 1051g (2.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 420 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $800 | $1,398 |