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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(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
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony WX9

 ST65 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST65

 WX9 ST65 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony WX9

 ST65 WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony WX9
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony WX9
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony WX9
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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
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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