Samsung ST65 vs Sony A380

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung ST65 and Sony A380, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ST65 was released 18 months later than the A380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST65 matches up vs the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has got physical 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST65 compared to the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A380.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The ST65 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The newer ST65 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.