Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was released 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX scores against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and RX100 VI is 82 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and RX100 VI.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The older Galaxy NX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.