Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 3 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX2000 scores vs the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 features outside 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 RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 vs the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX2000 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older NX2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.