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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively close but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was introduced 10 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST90 scores against the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A7S III

 ST90 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung ST90

 A7S III ST90 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2011More modern by 115 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A7S III

 ST90 A7S III 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST90 and the A7S III.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and A7S III is 99 and 61 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and A7S III.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST90 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST90 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S III Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography details
Sony A7S III Street photography details
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
Sony A7S III Sports photography information
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
Sony A7S III Travel photography features
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery (600 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
Sony A7S III Vlogging information
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony A7S III
 Samsung ST90Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-19 2020-07-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO - 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $150 $3,499