Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST65 was revealed 12 months before the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST65 grades versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX50
| ST65 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung ST65
| WX50 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX50
| ST65 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 against the WX50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and WX50.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-30 |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $250 |