Samsung ST600 vs Sony A65

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST600 and Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST600 grades versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST600 compared to the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and A65.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST600 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.