Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony A7R
ST30 | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung ST30
A7R | ST30 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony A7R
ST30 | A7R | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Samsung ST30 versus Sony A7R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and A7R is 98 and 78 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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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 |