Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was introduced 4 years prior to the RX100 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST600 grades vs the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ST600 vs the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST600 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind in sensor technology.