Samsung ST90 vs Sony RX1R

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST90 and Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ST90 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST90 grades versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST90 versus the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and RX1R is 99 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.