Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R II

Below, we are matching up the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was revealed 3 years before the A7R II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST150F grades vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST150F and the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A7R II is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A7R II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST150F using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R II will give more detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.