Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Let's look closer at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST65 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST65 scores vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony HX50V
| ST65 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung ST65
| HX50V | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 27 months | |
| Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
| Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony HX50V
| ST65 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 provides outer 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 and the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and HX50V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $439 |