Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The ST30 was revealed 3 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST30 scores against the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got outer dimensions 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST30 versus the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and RX1R is 98 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and RX1R.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will give you greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.