Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST100 matches up versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 versus the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.