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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST65 and Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST65 matches up against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TF1

 ST65 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung ST65

 TF1 ST65 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TF1

 ST65 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 offers physical 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) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST65 and the TF1.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and TF1 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony TF1
26
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony TF1
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony TF1
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TF1
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-06-21
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $266