Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST93 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST93 scores versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST93 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST93 and the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and RX1R II is 97 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST93 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.