Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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58 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony RX1R
NX mini | RX1R | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | June 2013 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX mini
RX1R | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Clearer display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX1R
NX mini | RX1R | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-19 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Total lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 grams (0.43 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 270 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $530 | $2,798 |