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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was launched 6 years before the RX1R II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX5 grades versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX1R II

 NX5 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX5

 RX1R II NX5 
LaunchedOctober 2015June 2010Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX1R II

 NX5 RX1R II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX5 and the RX1R II.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and RX1R II is 80 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
73
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
63
excellent resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R II Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R II Vlogging highlights
24
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (499g)
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-01 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $3,300