Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Successor is Sony RX100 II
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX100 (1") have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was announced 10 months after the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony RX100
Galaxy NX | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
RX100 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX100
Galaxy NX | RX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the RX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and RX100 is 82 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and RX100.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger Galaxy NX should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $448 |