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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 13 months prior to the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST65 scores against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX150

 ST65 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung ST65

 WX150 ST65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX150

 ST65 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 comes with 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 compared to the WX150.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WX150 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and WX150.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography features
Sony WX150 Street photography features
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony WX150
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $300