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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony RX1R
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony RX1R

 NX mini RX1R 
RevealedMarch 2014June 2013Newer by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX mini

 RX1R NX mini 
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX1R

 NX mini RX1R 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (196g)
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
76
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than average in class (196g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
38
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than average in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony RX1R
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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