Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1100 matches up versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys external 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX1100 and the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and RX100 VII.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.