Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was announced very close to the RX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M and the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and RX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.