Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX80 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Let's look closer at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST65 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST65 grades against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX80
| ST65 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST65
| WX80 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX80
| ST65 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 has got external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 vs the WX80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and WX80 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and WX80.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | 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 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $276 |