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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was brought out 13 months later than the W350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST65 matches up vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W350

 ST65 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung ST65

 W350 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W350

 ST65 W350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ST65 vs the W350.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and W350.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ST65 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony W350
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony W350
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W350
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $200