Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was released 7 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST600 grades versus the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST600 versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST600 against the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and RX10 III.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST600 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.