Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.