Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX1R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX mini (1") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was revealed 9 months after the RX1R which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini grades against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX mini against the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and RX1R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer greater detail because of its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.