Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VI

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX11 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was revealed 8 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX11 grades against the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and RX100 VI is 80 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX11 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.