Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") have different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX1100 matches up versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX1100 against the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and RX100 V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The NX1100 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.