Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was brought out 9 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST30 grades against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 comes with exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST30 against the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and RX100 VII is 98 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.