Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5
- Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty similar but the ST65 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST65 was announced 8 months before the NEX-5N so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST65 scores versus the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony NEX-5N
| ST65 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung ST65
| NEX-5N | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony NEX-5N
| ST65 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST65 compared to the NEX-5N.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and NEX-5N is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and NEX-5N.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST65 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| 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 | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | () | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 460 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $550 |