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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 2 months before the RX1R so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 scores against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony RX1R

 NX1100 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX1100

 RX1R NX1100 
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX1R

 NX1100 RX1R 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 compared to the RX1R.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R Sports photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
66
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
34
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-11 2013-06-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 91
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.6
DXO Low light score 852 2537
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $2,798