Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A7R III
ST600 | A7R III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung ST600
A7R III | ST600 | |||
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Launched | October 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 94 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1152k | Sharper display (+288k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A7R III
ST600 | A7R III | |||
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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).
Look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |