Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX10

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was introduced 23 months before the RX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX20 matches up vs the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX20 versus the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and RX10 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and RX10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX20 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older NX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.