Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST65 was introduced very close to the WX9 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST65 grades versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX9
ST65 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST65
WX9 | ST65 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX9
ST65 | WX9 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ST65 against the WX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and WX9.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX9 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | ||
Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $188 |