Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX100 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX100 was manufactured 7 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX100 scores against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Samsung NX100 and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 versus the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and RX100 V.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.