Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.