Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony RX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was released 2 years after the RX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX1 matches up against the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 versus the RX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and RX100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and RX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.