Samsung ST65 vs Sony A58

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung ST65 and Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST65 grades versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST65 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST65 against the A58.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and A58 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A58 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.