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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A7R II

 ST90 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung ST90

 A7R II ST90 
RevealedJune 2015January 2011Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7R II

 ST90 A7R II 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
focusing manually
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony A7R II
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography features
Sony A7R II Sports photography features
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
megapixel count high (42MP)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung ST90Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-19 2015-06-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $2,913