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Samsung ST65 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO -
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • Unknown continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • g. 92 x 53 x 17 mm
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    Samsung ST65 Overview

    First introduced in January 2011 , Samsung ST65 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized CCD sensor and lens.

    Samsung ST65 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

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    Samsung ST65 Physical Specs
    Samsung ST65 weighs and has external dimensions of 92 x 53 x 17 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.67″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung ST65 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 17mm, it is also quite small, 11mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Samsung ST65 with the dimensions:

    Samsung ST65 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Samsung ST65 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung ST65, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung ST65 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung ST65 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung ST65 with its main competitors:

    Samsung ST65 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs ST65 Thickness vs ST65
    Samsung ST65 Camera Canon A810
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    171g 171g heavier 30mm 13mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    478g 478g heavier 53mm 36mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Samsung HZ15W
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    249g 249g heavier 37mm 20mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Panasonic G1
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    360g 360g heavier 45mm 28mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Sony H50
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    547g 547g heavier 86mm 69mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Nikon D3400
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    395g 395g heavier 76mm 59mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Casio EX-Z450
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    128g 128g heavier 21mm 4mm thicker
    Samsung ST65 Camera Canon G9 X II
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    206g 206g heavier 31mm 14mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung ST65 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung ST65 Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung ST65 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels. ST65 has a native ISO range of - but unfortunately, Samsung ST65 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Samsung ST65 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung ST65 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung ST65's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung ST65 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung ST65 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Samsung ST65 Lens

    Samsung ST65 features a zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to mm focal length on the wide end. On the other hand, with a reach of only mm, the lens acts more like a 'normal lens' rather than a telephoto.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    ST65
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    ST65
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    Providing a max aperture of f at mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    ST65
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    ST65
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average



    Samsung ST65 LCD

    Samsung ST65 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Samsung ST65 back view and LCD

    ST65 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS (Digital IXUS 95 IS) (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Samsung ST65 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Samsung ST65 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung ST65 Camera Canon A810
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    4096 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Samsung HZ15W
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Panasonic G1
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    None 330shots No No No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Sony H50
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    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Nikon D3400
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    1920 x 1080 1200shots No Yes No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Casio EX-Z450
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Samsung ST65 Camera Canon G9 X II
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    1920 x 1080 235shots Yes Yes Yes

    Samsung ST65 Video Features

    With Samsung ST65, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 and save in and formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    ST65 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Samsung ST65 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Samsung ST65 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung ST65 can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately ST65 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Samsung ST65 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung ST65 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Viewfinder Option
    x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 0
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )
    Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
    No Environmental Sealing
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    What type of Photography is Samsung ST65 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung ST65 in 5 different photography areas.
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    Samsung ST65 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung ST65 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung ST65 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung ST65

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung ST65 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Canon A810
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    Fujifilm X100V
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    Samsung HZ15W
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    Panasonic G1
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    Sony H50
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    Nikon D3400
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    Casio EX-Z450
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    Canon G9 X II
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    Samsung ST65 Alternatives in Cameras

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung ST65
    Does the Samsung ST65 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung ST65 have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung ST65 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung ST65 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung ST65?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung ST65?
    is the Samsung ST65 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung ST65 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung ST65 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung ST65?
    What is the Weight of Samsung ST65?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung ST65?
    Samsung ST65 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung ST65
    Announced 2011-01-19
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range ()
    Max Aperture
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm
    Sensor Area 28.46mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 0
    Min Native ISO 0
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB none
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight n/a
    Physical Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer n/a
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Slots 1


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