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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony RX1

 NX1000 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung NX1000

 RX1 NX1000 
ReleasedFebruary 2013April 2012More recent by 10 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX1

 NX1000 RX1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sony RX1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
Sony RX1 Vlogging details
34
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX1
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-19 2013-02-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 93
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.3
DXO Low light rating 840 2534
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $388 $2,798