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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was launched very close to the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony RX1R

 Galaxy NX RX1R 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 RX1R Galaxy NX 
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX1R

 Galaxy NX RX1R 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the RX1R.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and RX1R is 82 and 79 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and RX1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
Sony RX1R Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (440 shots)
features focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony RX1R
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-20 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HD TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,300 $2,798