Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ST65 was released 12 months before the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST65 grades versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX70
ST65 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST65
WX70 | ST65 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX70
ST65 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 offers external dimensions 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST65 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST65 compared to the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and WX70.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 114g (0.25 lb) |
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 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $130 | $242 |