Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX1R

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.