Samsung SH100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SH100 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was introduced 8 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH100 scores vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SH100 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 against the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and RX100 VI is 99 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.