Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST65 was brought out 13 months prior to the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST65 scores against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX66
ST65 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST65
TX66 | ST65 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX66
ST65 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 compared to the TX66.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and TX66.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-28 |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $350 |