Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7c

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7c, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was introduced 11 years prior to the A7c which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST600 matches up against the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 features external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST600 against the A7c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and A7c is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will give more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.