Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R IV

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST150F scores against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F compared to the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A7R IV is 96 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide more detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.