Samsung ST30 vs Sony A65

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony A65, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and A65 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the A65 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST30 scores against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 provides outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST30 compared to the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and A65 is 98 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and A65.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will result in extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.