Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 V

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores against the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features 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) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and RX100 V is 82 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and RX100 V.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.