Samsung ST65 vs Sony A9

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST65 and Sony A9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The ST65 was announced 7 years before the A9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST65 scores against the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 features outer 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) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST65 versus the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and A9 is 99 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A9.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.