Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX2000 was manufactured 10 months after the RX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX2000 grades versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony RX1
NX2000 | RX1 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2013 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung NX2000
RX1 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1152k | Crisper screen (+77k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX1
NX2000 | RX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 vs the RX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and RX1.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger NX2000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,152k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | 908 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 270 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $599 | $2,798 |