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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(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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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX5

 ST65 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung ST65

 WX5 ST65 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX5

 ST65 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WX5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony WX5
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
36
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony WX5
 Samsung ST65Sony 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