Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX10

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ST65 was unveiled 4 years before the RX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST65 matches up against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST65 vs the RX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and RX10 is 99 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and RX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.