Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST93 and Sony A7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was released 3 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST93 grades against the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST93 & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST93 versus the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and A7 is 97 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and A7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST93 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.