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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung ST65

 SX700 HS ST65 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX700 HS

 ST65 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST65

 SX700 HS ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
47
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung ST65
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