Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony RX1R
NX1 | RX1R | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX1
RX1R | NX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX1R
NX1 | RX1R | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 270 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $2,798 |