Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST100 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST100 grades versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 compared to the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.