Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have different sensor size.

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The NX1 was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1 scores against the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 versus the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and RX100 VI is 66 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.