Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The ST100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST100 grades versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST100 versus the A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A7.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST100 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind in sensor technology.