Samsung ST65 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung ST65 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was brought out 8 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious 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 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST65 grades versus the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST65 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and RX100 VA is 99 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST65 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.