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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST65 versus Sony HX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 7 years before the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST65 grades vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony HX350

 ST65 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung ST65

 HX350 ST65 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2011Newer by 72 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony HX350

 ST65 HX350 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 provides 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) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST65 versus the HX350.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and HX350 is 99 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and HX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Sony HX350 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
36
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony HX350
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony HX350
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-19 2016-12-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 -