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Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S02 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S02 (1/3") and ST65 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was manufactured 2 years after the ST65 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S02 matches up vs the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Samsung ST65

 S02 ST65 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S02

 ST65 S02 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Samsung ST65

 S02 ST65 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S02 has got outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S02 versus Samsung ST65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S02 and the ST65.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and ST65 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and ST65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST65 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S02 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S02
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S02Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Samsung ST65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.40 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) -
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Card slots - Single
Pricing at release $177 $130