Samsung SH100 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SH100 matches up against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 vs the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and RX1R II is 99 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will give greater detail having an extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.