Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST93 and Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the ST93 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was brought out 16 months prior to the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST93 grades vs the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST93 compared to the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and RX100 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and RX100.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST93 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.