Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was released 22 months before the A7 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F scores versus the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F provides physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F and the A7 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A7 II.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST150F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.