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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was brought out 5 years before the A7R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST65 matches up vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A7R II

 ST65 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung ST65

 A7R II ST65 
RevealedJune 2015January 2011Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7R II

 ST65 A7R II 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST65 compared to the A7R II.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A7R II is 99 and 68 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and A7R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST65 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide you with greater detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ST65 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R II Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
81
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
low battery (290 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-19 2015-06-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO - 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Retail cost $130 $2,913