Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7R II

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung ST93 and Sony A7R II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST93 grades vs the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST93 against the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and A7R II is 97 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and A7R II.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.