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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung ST65

 SX530 HS ST65 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX530 HS

 ST65 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung ST65

 SX530 HS ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS and the ST65.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and ST65 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and ST65.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST65
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (1.6 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $379 $130