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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
Sony RX1R II
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony RX1R II

 NX1000 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX1000

 RX1R II NX1000 
AnnouncedOctober 2015April 2012Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX1R II

 NX1000 RX1R II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
59
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
heavier than average (507 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R II Vlogging information
34
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (507g)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
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