Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was announced 10 months prior to the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1000 scores versus the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 versus the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and RX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be behind in sensor tech.