Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was released 4 years prior to the A7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ST6500 matches up versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 and the A7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A7 is 99 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and A7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be behind in sensor technology.