Samsung ST95 vs Sony A65

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A65, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was released 10 months prior to the A65 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST95 scores vs the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST95 against the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and A65 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and A65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A65 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.