Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX30 scores vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions 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 NX30 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 vs the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and RX100 VI is 75 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX30 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older NX30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.