Samsung ST100 vs Sony A9 II

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A9 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was launched 10 years before the A9 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST100 grades against the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A9 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 vs the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and A9 II.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.