Samsung ST65 vs Sony A65

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was revealed 10 months prior to the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST65 scores versus the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 has outside 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) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 vs the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and A65 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and A65.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST65 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.