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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST65 was announced 21 months later than the A330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST65 scores against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A330

 ST65 A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung ST65

 A330 ST65 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A330

 ST65 A330 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has outside 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) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST65 versus the A330.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A330 is 99 and 67 respectively.

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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A330.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST65 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ST65 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
44
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony A330
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-05-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $545