Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST65 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST65 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony G3
ST65 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung ST65
G3 | ST65 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony G3
ST65 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST65 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST65 versus the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and G3 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and G3.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent ST65 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | - | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $130 | $200 |