Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- New Model is Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Launched January 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was introduced 3 years after the ST65 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung ST65
SX700 HS | ST65 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX700 HS
ST65 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST65
SX700 HS | ST65 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has measurements 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).
Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the ST65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and ST65 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and ST65.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung ST65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $130 |