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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony RX100 II

 NX1 RX100 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014June 2013More modern by 15 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX1

 RX100 II NX1 
Display resolution1229k1036kSharper display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 II

 NX1 RX100 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
70
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
80
good battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
37
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2013-06-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 25
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 281 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 67
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1363 483
Other
Battery life 500 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,500 $598