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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 11 months before the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST65 grades versus the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W610

 ST65 W610 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung ST65

 W610 ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W610

 ST65 W610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has got outside measurements 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) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ST65 and the W610.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Sony W610
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W610
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $200