Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ST100 was manufactured 4 years before the RX1R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST100 scores against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony RX1R
| ST100 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung ST100
| RX1R | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1152k | Clearer display (+77k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony RX1R
| ST100 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 compared to the RX1R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and RX1R.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-06-26 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,152k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $2,798 |