Samsung ST65 vs Sony A35

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty similar but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was revealed 8 months prior to the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST65 matches up versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST65 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST65 compared to the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A35 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A35 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.