Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was brought out 4 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX10 matches up against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX10 compared to the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and RX1R is 80 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and RX1R.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will render more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.