Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7S

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST95 and Sony A7S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was introduced 4 years before the A7S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST95 grades against the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST95 enjoys physical dimensions 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 A7S has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 compared to the A7S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and A7S.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST95 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST95 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.