Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX10 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 9 months earlier than the RX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and RX10 is 82 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and RX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.