Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 12 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-10 matches up against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and RX100 VI is 59 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.