Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the NX1 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was released 20 months after the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX1 scores versus the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and RX1 is 66 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and RX1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern NX1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.