Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX1R, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively similar but the NX1 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was announced 15 months after the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX1 grades versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 comes with outer dimensions 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 versus the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and RX1R is 66 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and RX1R.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NX1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.