Samsung ST65 vs Sony W510

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST65 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was brought out within a month of the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST65 grades versus the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 provides 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung ST65 versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST65 against the W510.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and W510.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.