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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was manufactured 13 months after the W380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST65 matches up against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W380

 ST65 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST65

 W380 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W380

 ST65 W380 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST65 compared to the W380.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and W380.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern ST65 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony W380
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony W380
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W380
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $44