Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was introduced 14 months before the RX100 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX1000 grades vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 against the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The NX1000 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.