Clicky

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The ST65 was unveiled 12 months before the TX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST65 grades vs the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX200V

 ST65 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung ST65

 TX200V ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX200V

 ST65 TX200V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 provides 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) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST65 versus the TX200V.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and TX200V.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony TX200V Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $500