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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung ST30 versus Sony A7R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was introduced 4 years before the A7R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST30 grades versus the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony A7R

 ST30 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung ST30

 A7R ST30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony A7R

 ST30 A7R 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 offers exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ST30 versus the A7R.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and A7R is 98 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and A7R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R will show more detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
84
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography details
Sony A7R Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
80
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
environment sealing
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
fantastic MP (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST30
Vlogging with Sony A7R
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others in class (465g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony A7R
 Samsung ST30Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-19 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 gr (0.19 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $55 $1,898