Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was revealed 3 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX300M scores versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300M against the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R II will show extra detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.