Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty close but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 2 months prior to the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up versus the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 has external dimensions 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 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 compared to the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX1100 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.