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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z71
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
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was unveiled 11 months before the ST65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z70 grades against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST65

 Z70 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the FujiFilm Z70

 ST65 Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST65

 Z70 ST65 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z70 and the ST65.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z70 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Samsung ST65
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST65
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Samsung ST65
Also Known as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $130