Samsung ST100 vs Sony A6300

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A6300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the A6300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST100 scores versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 against the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and A6300 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A6300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6300 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.