Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NX11 scores against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX11 and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and RX100 IV is 80 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will offer extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.