Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was revealed 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX5 scores vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 and the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX100 VI is 80 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.