Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was manufactured 6 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX300M matches up against the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX300M against the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX300M uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged NX300M will be behind in sensor technology.