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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was released 4 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1 matches up versus the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 NX1 RX100 VA 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX1

 RX100 VA NX1 
IntroducedJuly 2018September 2014More modern by 46 months
Display resolution1229k1036kClearer display (+193k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 VA

 NX1 RX100 VA 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides physical 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 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1 versus the RX100 VA.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and RX100 VA is 66 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
80
manual focus
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent MP (28MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
66
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than average (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
81
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2018-07-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 28 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 315
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,500 $998