Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX10 IV

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX10 IV, 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 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 5 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and RX10 IV is 82 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.