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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung ST65

 SX610 HS ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX610 HS

 ST65 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST65

 SX610 HS ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS and the ST65.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and ST65.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST65 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (191g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 191 grams (0.42 lb) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $214 $130