Samsung ST65 vs Sony W650
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36 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST65 and Sony W650, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST65 was unveiled 11 months before the W650 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST65 grades against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W650
| ST65 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST65
| W650 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W650
| ST65 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 and the W650.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W650 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and W650.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W650 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ST65 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $130 | $140 |