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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony RX1R

 NX10 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX10

 RX1R NX10 
AnnouncedJune 2013April 2010More recent by 39 months
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX1R

 NX10 RX1R 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R Portrait photography details
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
52
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
53
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
Sony RX1R Travel photography information
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 shots)
heavier than average (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
24
includes face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-07 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 91
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.6
DXO Low light rating 572 2537
Other
Battery life 400 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $626 $2,798