Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX1

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX1000 scores vs the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 compared to the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and QX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.