Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was released 23 months prior to the NEX-7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST100 grades versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 offers outside dimensions 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 NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 vs the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and NEX-7.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-7 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.