Samsung ST65 vs Sony A450

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung ST65 and Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was revealed 13 months after the A450 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST65 matches up vs the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 provides outside measurements 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST65 versus the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and A450.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ST65 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher ST65 provides an advantage in sensor tech.