Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 IV, one is 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 IV (20MP) is very close but the NX200 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 versus the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX200 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.