Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7R IV

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST6500 was brought out 9 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST6500 matches up against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 against the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A7R IV is 99 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will result in more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.