Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Successor is Sony RX100 V

Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor measurements.

The ST65 was released 5 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST65 matches up against the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony RX100 IV
ST65 | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Samsung ST65
RX100 IV | ST65 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony RX100 IV
ST65 | RX100 IV | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 features external 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST65 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 and the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and RX100 IV is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and RX100 IV.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | - | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 16.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 298 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $898 |