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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 13 months later than the W370 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ST65 matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W370

 ST65 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST65

 W370 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W370

 ST65 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 offers outside 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) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST65 versus the W370.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and W370.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ST65 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
70
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
36
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony W370
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W370
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $230