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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A700
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A700

 ST65 A700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2007More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung ST65

 A700 ST65 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A700

 ST65 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 size comparison

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

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony A700 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony A700
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
Sony A700 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A700 Landscape photography highlights
37
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
Sony A700 Vlogging factors
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony A700
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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