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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was unveiled 24 months after the S950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the ST65 grades vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony S950

 ST65 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung ST65

 S950 ST65 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony S950

 ST65 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 has got physical dimensions 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST65 vs the S950.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and S950 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and S950.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ST65 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Sony S950
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony S950
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $130