Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7R II

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST100 and Sony A7R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was launched 6 years prior to the A7R II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST100 grades versus the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 comes with exterior 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST100 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 and the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A7R II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.