Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Renewed by Sony A77

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Samsung ST65 and Sony A700, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

The ST65 was released 3 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST65 scores against the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A700
ST65 | A700 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | December 2007 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung ST65
A700 | ST65 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A700
ST65 | A700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST65 and the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A700 is 99 and 58 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and A700.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST65 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer ST65 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 768 grams (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Retail price | $130 | $1,000 |