Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 VA, 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 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX1100 scores against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 compared to the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NX1100 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older NX1100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.