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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
  • Released June 2013
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy NX scores against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony RX100 VA

 Galaxy NX RX100 VA 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 RX100 VA Galaxy NX 
LaunchedJuly 2018June 2013Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX100 VA

 Galaxy NX RX100 VA 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want 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") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the RX100 VA.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and RX100 VA is 82 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
68
good battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition (299g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-20 2018-07-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $998