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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST600 was unveiled 10 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST600 matches up vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A7R IV

 ST600 A7R IV 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung ST600

 A7R IV ST600 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2010More modern by 115 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1152kClearer screen (+288k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A7R IV

 ST600 A7R IV 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in 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) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 vs the A7R IV.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST600 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will render extra detail having an extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
88
has manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (150g)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (670 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
65
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (670 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (150g)
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung ST600Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2019-07-16
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 4800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 102800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB07 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $330 $3,498