Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 8 months after the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX1100 grades against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 and the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and RX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The NX1100 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher NX1100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.