Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1R

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was introduced 3 years before the RX1R which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX100 matches up vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys outside 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 against the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will give you more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.