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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 24 months after the T900 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST65 matches up against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony T900

 ST65 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST65

 T900 ST65 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony T900

 ST65 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST65 and the T900.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and T900.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST65 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ST65 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony T900
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $300