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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(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
Samsung ST65
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S3 Pro ST65 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 ST65 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2005Newer by 71 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kCrisper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S3 Pro ST65 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Samsung ST65
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung ST65
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