Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Successor is Sony a3500
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Samsung ST65 and Sony A3000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST65 was manufactured 3 years before the A3000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST65 grades against the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A3000
ST65 | A3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung ST65
A3000 | ST65 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A3000
ST65 | A3000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 offers external 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) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST65 and Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST65 against the A3000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A3000.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST65 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | - | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 411g (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $130 | $398 |