Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and RX100 VI.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.