Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was announced 8 months before the RX100 IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX1 grades versus the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 vs the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and RX100 IV is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older NX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.