Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the NX500 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The NX500 was launched 24 months after the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX500 grades versus the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX500 versus the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and RX1 is 87 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and RX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern NX500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.