Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX300 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was unveiled 6 months after the RX1R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX300 grades vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and RX1R.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.