Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was revealed 12 months prior to the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ST150F scores vs the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST150F and the A7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST150F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind in sensor technology.