Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 13 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L grades vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L versus the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.