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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX70

 ST65 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST65

 WX70 ST65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX70

 ST65 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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