Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was brought out 14 months earlier than the RX1R making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1000 grades versus the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 against the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.