Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX1R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was brought out 16 months earlier than the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-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 brief synopsis of how the NX3000 grades versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 vs the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and RX1R II.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will result in extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.