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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S1 ST65 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm S1

 ST65 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S1 ST65 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the ST65.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and ST65 is 60 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and ST65.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung ST65
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (680g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (680g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung ST65
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung ST65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) -
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 350 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $130