Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Announced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX1000 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1000 grades vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony RX1R II
NX1000 | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX1000
RX1R II | NX1000 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | April 2012 | Newer by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX1R II
NX1000 | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 has got exterior dimensions 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the RX1R II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and RX1R II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-04-19 | 2015-10-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 14cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 507 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $388 | $3,300 |