Samsung ST65 vs Sony a5000

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST65 and Sony a5000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The ST65 was released 4 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST65 matches up versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 features physical 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) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST65 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 and the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and a5000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and a5000.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST65 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.