Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7R III

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7R III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was unveiled 8 years before the A7R III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST80 grades vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 features external dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 vs the A7R III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and A7R III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST80 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will deliver more detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.