Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5
99 Imaging
36 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST65 was announced 7 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST65 scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX5
| ST65 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung ST65
| WX5 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX5
| ST65 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST65 against the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WX5 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and WX5.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST65 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $250 |