Samsung ST95 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST95 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the ST95 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ST95 grades vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 features external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 versus the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and RX100 VII is 99 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST95 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.