Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 VI.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor tech.