Samsung ST65 vs Sony A290

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST65 versus Sony A290, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was unveiled 8 months later than the A290 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST65 grades versus the A290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 comes with physical 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 A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST65 vs the A290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A290 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and A290.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The ST65 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent ST65 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.