Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The NX mini was introduced 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX mini matches up versus the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini vs the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and RX100 VI is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and RX100 VI.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX mini to provide you with extra detail using its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NX mini will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.