Samsung ST65 vs Sony A230

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST65 and Sony A230, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The ST65 was released 21 months later than the A230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST65 grades vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST65 versus the A230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and A230 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and A230.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST65 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ST65 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.