Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1").

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The NX mini was released 14 months earlier than the RX100 IV making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX mini matches up against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX mini against the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and RX100 IV is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX mini to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind in sensor innovation.