Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1R II

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX11 matches up against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX11 vs the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and RX1R II is 80 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and RX1R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will render extra detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.