Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST700 matches up against the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ST700 and the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and RX1 is 99 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and RX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST700 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.