Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX500 versus Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was announced 2 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX500 matches up versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 vs the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and RX100 is 87 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and RX100.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will give you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.