Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX20 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX20 grades versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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).

Check out the Samsung NX20 and Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 and the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and RX100 VI is 83 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX20 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.