Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung ST600 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was launched 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST600 matches up against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.