Samsung ST65 vs Sony A3000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.