Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was brought out 3 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1100 grades against the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 vs the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and RX100 IV.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX1100 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX1100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.