Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor size.

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The NX1 was brought out 4 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX1 matches up versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 versus the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and RX10 IV is 66 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older NX1 will be behind in sensor technology.