Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7R

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A7R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was brought out 4 years before the A7R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST6500 matches up versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 against the A7R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and A7R is 99 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R will offer you extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.