Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1000 matches up against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.