Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was introduced 4 years prior to the A7S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 matches up vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST93 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 versus the A7S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and A7S is 97 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and A7S.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST93 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST93 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be behind in sensor technology.