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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was launched 7 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1000 scores versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony RX100 VA

 NX1000 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX1000

 RX100 VA NX1000 
ReleasedJuly 2018April 2012More modern by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VA

 NX1000 RX100 VA 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 versus the RX100 VA.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NX1000 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
86
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
56
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
34
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
missing microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-19 2018-07-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $388 $998