Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST100 matches up against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 comes with outer measurements 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 RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST100 and the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and RX1R II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.