Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was brought out 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX20 scores against the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 compared to the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The NX20 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older NX20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.