Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 18 months prior to the RX100 IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX2000 scores versus the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 vs the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX2000 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged NX2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.