Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX210 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was released 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX210 matches up vs the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The NX210 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older NX210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.