Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7 II

Following is a complete review of the Samsung ST600 and Sony A7 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A7 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST600 matches up against the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 versus the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and A7 II is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A7 II.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST600 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 II will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.