Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX20 matches up vs the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 offers physical 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 versus the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and RX100 IV is 83 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The NX20 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older NX20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.