Samsung SL820 vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was unveiled 10 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL820 scores versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SL820 compared to the RX100 VI.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL820 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.