Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST95 and Sony A7R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST95 matches up versus the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 has physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST95 and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 versus the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and A7R II is 99 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and A7R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.