Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R

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.

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The 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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

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.

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.