Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was brought out 5 years before the A7S II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST700 matches up against the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 provides external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST700 against the A7S II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A7S II is 99 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and A7S II.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST700 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung ST700 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.