Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was announced 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL30 scores vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.