Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST65 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The ST65 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST65 matches up vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST65 vs the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and RX100 V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST65 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.