Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung ST80 and Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty close but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST80 scores versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST80 and Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 compared to the A7S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and A7S.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST80 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.