Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX100 VI
Galaxy Camera | RX100 VI | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
RX100 VI | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Released | June 2018 | February 2013 | Newer by 64 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 VI
Galaxy Camera | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Also called as | Wi-Fi | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-02-19 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lb) | 301 gr (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $450 | $1,198 |