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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST65 and Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST65 was released 24 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST65 matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W710

 ST65 W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST65

 W710 ST65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W710

 ST65 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST65 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST65 versus the W710.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W710 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and W710.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony W710
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony W710
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
36
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W710
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $90