Samsung ST65 vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST65 versus Sony W800, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST65 scores versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST65 and the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and W800 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and W800.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W800 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ST65 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.