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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced very close to the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST65 matches up vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX100V

 ST65 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST65

 TX100V ST65 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX100V

 ST65 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 offers physical 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) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST65 versus the TX100V.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and TX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony TX100V
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
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 - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
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 One One
Price at release $130 $380