Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S II

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST90 was launched 5 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST90 scores against the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to 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) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST90 versus the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and A7S II is 99 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and A7S II.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST90 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older ST90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.