Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7R, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST90 was manufactured 4 years before the A7R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST90 grades against the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST90 against the A7R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A7R is 99 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and A7R.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST90 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will offer greater detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.