Samsung ST95 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST95 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor size.

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The ST95 was released 7 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST95 grades against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST95 and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 against the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and RX10 IV is 99 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.