Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was introduced 5 years before the A7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST80 scores vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 features outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST80 versus the A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and A7.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.