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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX66

 ST65 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST65

 TX66 ST65 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX66

 ST65 TX66 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony TX66
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony TX66
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony TX66
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
36
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX66
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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