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Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was manufactured 4 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX20 matches up against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony RX1R II

 NX20 RX1R II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX20

 RX1R II NX20 
IntroducedOctober 2015April 2012Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony RX1R II

 NX20 RX1R II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 and the RX1R II.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and RX1R II is 83 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and RX1R II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Sony RX1R II Street photography information
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
73
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
59
excellent megapixels (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
heavier than competition (507g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R II Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-20 2015-10-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 507g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 97
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 13.9
DXO Low light rating 785 3204
Other
Battery life 360 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,100 $3,300