Samsung ST65 vs Sony A37

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST65 and Sony A37, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty similar but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was introduced 16 months earlier than the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST65 matches up vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has got external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST65 and Sony A37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST65 compared to the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and A37 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST65 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.