Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7R III

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was launched 7 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST700 matches up against the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ST700 and the A7R III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A7R III is 99 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and A7R III.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be behind in sensor tech.