Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.