Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively close but the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST700 matches up vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST700 versus the RX100 V.

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

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ST700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.