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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST65 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 2 years after the ST65 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST65 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST65 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the ST65.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST65.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST65 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206g)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
64
great battery power (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (206g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST65
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-26 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206g (0.45 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $130