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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 11 months prior to the ST65 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1600 matches up against the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung ST65

 S1600 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ST65 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST65

 S1600 ST65 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 versus the ST65.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST65 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ST65.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung ST65
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST65
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung ST65
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) ()
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $130