Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX1R II

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX mini (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was unveiled 19 months earlier than the RX1R II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX mini scores versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini offers outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini compared to the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and RX1R II is 93 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail having an extra 21.5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older NX mini will be behind in sensor tech.