Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VII
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") feature different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX1000 was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX1000 scores vs the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony RX100 VI
NX1000 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung NX1000
RX100 VI | NX1000 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | April 2012 | More recent by 74 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VI
NX1000 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1000 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 compared to the RX100 VI.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and RX100 VI.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The NX1000 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-04-19 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 301 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $388 | $1,198 |