Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1 grades versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 compared to the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and RX100 V is 66 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.