Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S II

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7S II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty similar but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The ST65 was released 5 years before the A7S II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST65 grades vs the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 features outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST65 and the A7S II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and A7S II is 99 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and A7S II.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST65 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST65 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.