Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was launched 10 months earlier than the RX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX20 matches up vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 and the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and RX1 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and RX1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.