Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7c

Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A7c, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was revealed 11 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST100 grades vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 and the A7c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and A7c is 95 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A7c.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.