Samsung ST95 vs Sony RX10 III

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST95 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was introduced 6 years prior to the RX10 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST95 grades versus the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST95 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ST95 vs the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and RX10 III is 99 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST95 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 III will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.