Samsung ST65 vs Sony a3500

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung ST65 and Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.