Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 VII

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was brought out 10 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST600 grades versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST600 vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST600 versus the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST600 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.