Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was unveiled 7 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST600 grades against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST600 compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.