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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The ST65 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST65 scores versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A7S

 ST65 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung ST65

 A7S ST65 
RevealedApril 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A7S

 ST65 A7S 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST65 versus the A7S.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A7S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST65 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography info
Sony A7S Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average (489 grams)
very good ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony A7S
26
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
lighter than average (489g)
weather proof
low battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than average (489 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony A7S
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-19 2014-04-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $1,998