Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX10 II

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was unveiled 8 months prior to the RX10 II and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX1 grades vs the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1 vs the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and RX10 II is 66 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged NX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.