Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 II

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was brought out 18 months prior to the RX10 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 scores versus the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 and the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and RX10 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged NX2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.