Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the ST65 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST65 was released 20 months before the A57 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST65 scores against the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony A57
ST65 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung ST65
A57 | ST65 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony A57
ST65 | A57 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST65 versus the A57.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and A57 is 99 and 64 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and A57.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST65 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST65 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | - | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 618 gr (1.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $130 | $1,000 |