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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(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
Sony RX1R
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony RX1R

 NX1 RX1R 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013More modern by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX1

 RX1R NX1 
Screen resolution1229k1036kCrisper screen (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX1R

 NX1 RX1R 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
80
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 shots)
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
66
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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