Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST95 and Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The ST95 was released 4 years earlier than the A7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST95 scores vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST95 and Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 against the A7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and A7 is 99 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and A7.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ST95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.