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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung ST93 versus Sony A7R, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ST93 was brought out 3 years before the A7R and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST93 matches up against the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A7R

 ST93 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung ST93

 A7R ST93 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2011Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A7R

 ST93 A7R 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST93 and the A7R.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and A7R is 97 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and A7R.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST93 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will deliver extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ST93 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
84
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R Sports photography highlights
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
70
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
weather proofing
MP count fantastic (36MP)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
36
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (465g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony A7R
 Samsung ST93Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-04-20 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 465g (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $1,898