Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX1

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony RX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was introduced 22 months before the RX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST93 grades against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST93 versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST93 versus the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and RX1 is 97 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and RX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.