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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched 23 months before the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S220 grades vs the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung ST65

 S220 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S220

 ST65 S220 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST65

 S220 ST65 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 features external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has measurements 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 vs the ST65.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and ST65 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and ST65.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Samsung ST65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 2000 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $56 $130