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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony A7R II

 ST95 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung ST95

 A7R II ST95 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2011Newer by 53 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony A7R II

 ST95 A7R II 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST95
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
environment proofing
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung ST95Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-19 2015-06-10
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO - 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $145 $2,913