Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the ST65 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ST65 was introduced 8 months later than the NEX-5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST65 grades vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 enjoys exterior 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-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 against the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and NEX-5 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and NEX-5.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ST65 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The younger ST65 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.