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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
76
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8600 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 S8600 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 3 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S8600 ST65 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm S8600

 ST65 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm S8600 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the ST65.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and ST65 is 76 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and ST65.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Samsung ST65
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
63
great battery power (410 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) -
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 410 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $130