Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The ST90 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST90 scores vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 has got exterior 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 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST90 compared to the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A7R II is 99 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and A7R II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will resolve extra detail due to its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.