Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV
98 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX100 III
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST30 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ST30 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST30 matches up vs the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony RX100 IV
ST30 | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Samsung ST30
RX100 IV | ST30 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony RX100 IV
ST30 | RX100 IV | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 has outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST30 and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ST30 and the RX100 IV.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and RX100 IV is 98 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and RX100 IV.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST30 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ST30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 16.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 87g (0.19 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $55 | $898 |