Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was launched 8 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX100 matches up versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 compared to the RX100 VA.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.