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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST65 scores against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX350

 ST65 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung ST65

 WX350 ST65 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX350

 ST65 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST65 and the WX350.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and WX350 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and WX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
70
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
36
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony WX350
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony WX350
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $270