Samsung ST30 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST30 and Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST30 matches up against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 features external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Samsung ST30 and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 vs the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and RX1R II is 98 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and RX1R II.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.