Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST700 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty well matched but the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The ST700 was unveiled 9 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST700 matches up against the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 and Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 vs the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and RX100 VII is 99 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and RX100 VII.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST700 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.