Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST100 grades vs the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST100 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.