Samsung ST65 vs Sony a1

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony a1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST65 was unveiled 11 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST65 scores vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 provides outside dimensions 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) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 and the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and a1 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and a1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST65 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.