Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the RX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX1000 scores versus the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 features 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) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 versus the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NX1000 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.