Samsung SL102 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL102 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL102 grades versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SL102 and the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.