Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ST150F was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST150F scores vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST150F vs the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.