Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A7S, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST6500 was introduced 4 years before the A7S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST6500 scores versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 versus the A7S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and A7S.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.