Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was introduced 14 months prior to the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX20 scores versus the RX100 II 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-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX20 versus the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and RX100 II is 83 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The NX20 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.