Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very similar but the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was unveiled 3 years before the RX100 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST700 grades vs the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST700 against the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and RX100 II is 99 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST700 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 II will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.