Samsung ST700 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was unveiled 3 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST700 grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST700 against the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and RX1R is 99 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST700 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.