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Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST65 and Sony a3500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ST65 was announced 4 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST65 scores against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony a3500

 ST65 a3500 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung ST65

 a3500 ST65 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony a3500

 ST65 a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has external dimensions 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) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST65 versus the a3500.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and a3500 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and a3500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a3500 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
Sony a3500 Sports photography advice
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony a3500 Travel photography details
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
Sony a3500 Landscape photography advice
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
Sony a3500 Vlogging information
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
26
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony a3500
 Samsung ST65Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-19 2014-03-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO - 16000
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $398