Samsung ST80 vs Sony A65

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A65, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was launched 22 months earlier than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST80 scores vs the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST80 vs the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and A65.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST80 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.