Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX10 III

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was released 7 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST100 matches up vs the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST100 versus the RX10 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and RX10 III.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.