Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7 II

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was revealed 4 years before the A7 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST65 scores vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST65 and the A7 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A7 II is 99 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and A7 II.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST65 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.