Samsung ST700 vs Sony A65

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was unveiled 10 months before the A65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST700 grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 versus the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A65 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and A65.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST700 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.