Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 against the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The NX1100 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.