Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100 III

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very well matched but the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was announced 4 years prior to the RX100 III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST700 scores vs the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 provides physical 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 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST700 against the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and RX100 III is 99 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST700 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.