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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A7R III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ST90 was introduced 7 years before the A7R III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST90 grades against the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A7R III

 ST90 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung ST90

 A7R III ST90 
RevealedOctober 2017January 2011Newer by 82 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7R III

 ST90 A7R III 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST90 versus the A7R III.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A7R III is 99 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery (650 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
37
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung ST90Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-19 2017-10-25
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO - 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 657g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $150 $2,800