Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7R IV

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was announced 10 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST100 matches up versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 against the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail with its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.