Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX and the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and RX100 VII is 82 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Galaxy NX will be behind in sensor technology.