Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX300 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was launched 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX300 matches up against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300 compared to the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NX300 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older NX300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.