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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST65 and Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 2 years after the W220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST65 scores against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W220

 ST65 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung ST65

 W220 ST65 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W220

 ST65 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 provides exterior dimensions 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST65 against the W220.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and W220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and W220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST65 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony W220
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W220
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
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") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $160