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Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Older Model is Canon 40D
  • Later Model is Canon 60D
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon 50D versus Samsung ST65, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the 50D (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 50D was introduced 3 years prior to the ST65 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 50D scores vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Samsung ST65

 50D ST65 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon 50D

 ST65 50D 
ReleasedJanuary 2011October 2008Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Canon 50D and Samsung ST65

 50D ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 50D has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon 50D versus Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 50D against the ST65.

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and ST65 is 57 and 99 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and ST65.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 50D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 50D will resolve more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 per charge)
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
57
weather proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (800 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 per charge)
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 50D
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
9
no video shooting
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon 50D vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Samsung ST65
 Canon EOS 50DSamsung ST65
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 50D Samsung ST65
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-10-30 2011-01-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4752 x 3168 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 lbs) -
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $996 $130