Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.