Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very well matched but the ST65 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ST65 was unveiled 8 months later than the NEX-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST65 scores vs the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 features outer dimensions 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) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST65 compared to the NEX-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and NEX-3 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The ST65 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The fresher ST65 should have an edge in sensor tech.