Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX1
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
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Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe ST65 was released 3 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST65 matches up vs the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony RX1
| ST65 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung ST65
| RX1 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony RX1
| ST65 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 has got exterior measurements 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST65 versus the RX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and RX1 is 99 and 79 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and RX1.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ST65 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 482g (1.06 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $130 | $2,798 |