Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 grades versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and RX100 VA is 80 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will result in extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.