Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung ST600 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST600 matches up vs the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST600 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST600 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.