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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
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
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 7 months after the ST65 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the T300 grades against the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung ST65

 T300 ST65 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the FujiFilm T300

 ST65 T300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung ST65

 T300 ST65 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the T300 against the ST65.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger T300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung ST65
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung ST65
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung ST65
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $130