Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Older Model is Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX500 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX500 matches up versus the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony RX100 VI
NX500 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung NX500
RX100 VI | NX500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2018 | February 2015 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1036k | Sharper display (+193k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX100 VI
NX500 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX500 and the RX100 VI.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and RX100 VI is 87 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and RX100 VI.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $1,198 |