Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST600 versus Sony A7S III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty close but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was launched 11 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST600 grades against the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 offers outside measurements 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 A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST600 versus Sony A7S III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ST600 versus the A7S III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST600 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.