Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was announced 4 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX200 grades against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX10 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 compared to the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NX200 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older NX200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.