Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX200 matches up vs the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 features outside 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) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 versus the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.