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Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Touch and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Touch (1/3") and ST65 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Touch was released within a month of the ST65 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Touch grades vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Samsung ST65

 Touch ST65 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Kodak Touch

 ST65 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Samsung ST65

 Touch ST65 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Kodak Touch and Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Touch compared to the ST65.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and ST65.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Touch offers the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Touch
Street photography with Samsung ST65
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (150g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Touch
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (150g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
70
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (150g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Samsung ST65
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $130