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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony A7S II

 ST700 A7S II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung ST700

 A7S II ST700 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2011Fresher by 58 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony A7S II

 ST700 A7S II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S II Sports photography advice
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST700
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
30
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung ST700Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-10-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO - 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 627g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $2,767