Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7R

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was revealed 5 years prior to the A7R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST100 grades versus the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST100 versus the A7R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A7R.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will produce more detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.