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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was launched 8 years prior to the A7R III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST600 scores against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A7R III

 ST600 A7R III 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung ST600

 A7R III ST600 
LaunchedOctober 2017January 2010Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1152kSharper display (+288k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A7R III

 ST600 A7R III 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ST600 versus the A7R III.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and A7R III.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST600 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R III will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R III Portrait photography highlights
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
focusing manually
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
65
offers touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung ST600Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2017-10-25
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 4800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 657 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB07 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $330 $2,800