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Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX100 and Sony RX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the RX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX100 scores vs the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony RX1

 NX100 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung NX100

 RX1 NX100 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony RX1

 NX100 RX1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX100 versus the RX1.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography features
Sony RX1 Street photography features
76
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
60
image stabilization
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery (420 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
62
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 shots)
missing Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization
provides face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony RX1
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech VGA AMOLED Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 93
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 14.3
DXO Low light rating 563 2534
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $386 $2,798