Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX20 matches up against the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 compared to the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and RX100 VA is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX20 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.