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Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony G3

 ST65 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung ST65

 G3 ST65 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony G3

 ST65 G3 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony G3
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony G3
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony G3
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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