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Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST65 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the ST65 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was launched 3 years before the NEX-3N and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST65 matches up versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony NEX-3N

 ST65 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung ST65

 NEX-3N ST65 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony NEX-3N

 ST65 NEX-3N 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 has physical 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 NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 vs the NEX-3N.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and NEX-3N is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST65 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography features
Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (480 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
36
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-19 2013-02-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO - 16000
Lowest native ISO - 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $399