Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 IV

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 IV, former is 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 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was released 4 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX1000 grades against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 against the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.