Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX10 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was revealed 10 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX10 matches up vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 vs the RX100 VII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and RX100 VII is 80 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.