Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX200 scores vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX200 versus the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX200 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.