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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(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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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony HX50V

 ST65 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung ST65

 HX50V ST65 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony HX50V

 ST65 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony HX50V
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
36
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung ST65Sony 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