Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W610
ST65 | W610 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung ST65
W610 | ST65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W610
ST65 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |