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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 13 months after the W320 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST65 matches up against the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W320

 ST65 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST65

 W320 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W320

 ST65 W320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 provides outer 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST65 against the W320.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and W320.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ST65 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony W320
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W320
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 - 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $269