Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX10 matches up against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides exterior 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX1R II 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 are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX10 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and RX1R II is 80 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer greater detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.