Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX2000 scores versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 versus the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The NX2000 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged NX2000 will be behind in sensor technology.