Samsung ST95 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the ST95 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor size.

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The ST95 was released 8 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST95 matches up vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST95 versus Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST95 versus the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and RX100 VI is 99 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST95 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older ST95 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.