Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX10 matches up vs the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 against the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and RX1 is 80 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and RX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.