Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was released 8 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST100 matches up against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 and the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.