Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we are matching up the Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ST93 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ST93 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST93 grades vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST93 versus the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and RX100 III is 97 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST93 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 III will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.