Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A7R III
ST90 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung ST90
A7R III | ST90 | |||
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Revealed | October 2017 | January 2011 | Newer by 82 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Clearer display (+980k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7R III
ST90 | A7R III | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A7R III is 99 and 63 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |