Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extended review of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was introduced 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST100 grades against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 features outside 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 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST100 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind in sensor technology.