Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST700 was revealed 4 years before the A7S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST700 scores versus the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST700 vs the A7S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and A7S.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST700 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST700 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.