Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was brought out 21 months earlier than the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX30 scores vs the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 against the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and RX1R II is 75 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.