Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Introduced March 2005
- Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung ST65, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 6 years prior to the ST65 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung ST65
Fujifilm S3 Pro | ST65 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
ST65 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2005 | Newer by 71 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper display (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung ST65
Fujifilm S3 Pro | ST65 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides outer measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the ST65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and ST65 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and ST65.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST65 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Samsung ST65 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2005-03-16 | 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 surface area | 356.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 235 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 94% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 346 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $130 |