Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST150F matches up vs the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and RX1R II.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST150F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.