Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II
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33 Features
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74 Overall
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Succeeded the Sony RX100
- Updated by Sony RX100 III
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe ST30 was released 3 years before the RX100 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST30 grades vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony RX100 II
ST30 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung ST30
RX100 II | ST30 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony RX100 II
ST30 | RX100 II | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 comes with outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 and the RX100 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and RX100 II is 98 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and RX100 II.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | - | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | - | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 87g (0.19 lb) | 281g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $55 | $598 |