Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was announced 6 months earlier than the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX210 matches up vs the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX210 versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.