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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX10
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was released 24 months before the RX10 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony RX10 II

 Galaxy NX RX10 II 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 RX10 II Galaxy NX 
ReleasedJune 2015June 2013Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX10 II

 Galaxy NX RX10 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the RX10 II.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Street photography highlights
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sony RX10 II Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
68
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony RX10 II Travel photography info
68
good battery (440 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Sony RX10 II Vlogging details
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX10 II
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 813g (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 440 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $998