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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST65 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 4 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST65 grades vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony W810

 ST65 W810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST65

 W810 ST65 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony W810

 ST65 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 enjoys outside measurements 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) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 against the W810.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and W810.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony W810
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony W810
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony W810
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 111g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $100