Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX3000 and 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 NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX3000 grades versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 provides external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 against the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX3000 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.