Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is very well matched but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST80 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 matches up vs the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST80 vs the A7S III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and A7S III.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST80 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST80 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.