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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST65 matches up against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A7R

 ST65 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung ST65

 A7R ST65 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7R

 ST65 A7R 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST65 versus the A7R.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and A7R is 99 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A7R.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will provide greater detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
84
manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (465g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Sony A7R Sports photography info
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
weather proofing
great MP (36 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R Landscape photography highlights
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
36
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony A7R
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $1,898