Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was launched 8 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST700 scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 provides outer 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 RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST700 versus the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and RX100 VA is 99 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.