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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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 S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung ST65, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 9 years prior to the ST65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up versus the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S2 Pro ST65 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 ST65 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2002Newer by 103 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k117kSharper screen (+343k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S2 Pro ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has measurements 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the ST65.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and ST65 is 56 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and ST65.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung ST65 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (850g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
36
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung ST65
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2002-08-02 2011-01-19
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 117 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) -
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,000 $130