Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST30 matches up versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 enjoys 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST30 compared to the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and RX100 VA is 98 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.