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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST65 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was unveiled 13 months after the W330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST65 grades versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W330

 ST65 W330 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST65

 W330 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W330

 ST65 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 offers outer 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) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST65 versus the W330.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and W330 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and W330.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer ST65 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $170