Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST100 matches up against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 versus the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.