Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was unveiled 20 months prior to the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST700 matches up against the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST700 versus the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and RX100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST700 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.