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Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony QX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST65 was released 4 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST65 grades vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony QX1

 ST65 QX1 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung ST65

 QX1 ST65 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony QX1

 ST65 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 compared to the QX1.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and QX1 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST65 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony QX1
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Sony QX1 Sports photography info
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX1 Travel photography highlights
70
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
36
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
Sony QX1 Vlogging information
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony QX1
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Announced 2011-01-19 2014-09-03
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO - 16000
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $500