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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was announced 2 years after the A900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST65 matches up versus the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A900

 ST65 A900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2008Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung ST65

 A900 ST65 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A900

 ST65 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST65 vs the A900.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A900 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A900 will resolve extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ST65 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
54
weather proofing
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
Sony A900 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
9
no video
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony A900
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-19 2008-10-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 895g (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $130 $2,736