Samsung ST65 vs Sony W290

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST65 and Sony W290, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 24 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST65 scores vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST65 and Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST65 against the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W290 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and W290.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ST65 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.