Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was launched 5 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST100 scores versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 versus the A7S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A7S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.