Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was introduced 10 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 matches up versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 against the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and RX1R II is 59 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer greater detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.