Samsung ST95 vs Sony A7S III

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was announced 10 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST95 matches up vs the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 vs the A7S III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and A7S III is 99 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and A7S III.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST95 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.