Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX100 matches up vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.