Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor size.

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The ST150F was brought out 16 months prior to the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST150F scores against the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ST150F against the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 III will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.