Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX1R II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.