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Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was brought out 14 months before the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX20 matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony RX1R

 NX20 RX1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX20

 RX1R NX20 
AnnouncedJune 2013April 2012More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony RX1R

 NX20 RX1R 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 vs the RX1R.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and RX1R.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 shots)
more heavy than competition (482g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-20 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 91
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 13.6
DXO Low light score 785 2537
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,100 $2,798