Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with different sensor size.

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The NX1 was launched 15 months after the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX1 grades against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 compared to the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and RX100 II is 66 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer NX1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.