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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was launched 8 months earlier than the RX1R II so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX500 matches up vs the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony RX1R II

 NX500 RX1R II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX500

 RX1R II NX500 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2015Newer by 8 months
Display resolution1229k1036kCrisper display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX1R II

 NX500 RX1R II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 has got physical 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX500 compared to the RX1R II.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and RX1R II is 87 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and RX1R II.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
resolution is high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
high MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
Sony RX1R II Street photography factors
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
63
high MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is high (28MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
high MP (42 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
heavier than average in class (507g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
68
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
Sony RX1R II Vlogging features
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507g)
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2015-10-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing range - 14cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 97
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1379 3204
Other
Battery life 370 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $3,300