Samsung ST95 vs Sony RX100

Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST95 and Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the ST95 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The ST95 was introduced 19 months before the RX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST95 matches up versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST95 versus the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and RX100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and RX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST95 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.