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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S230 was released 23 months before the ST65 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S230 grades against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung ST65

 S230 ST65 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S230

 ST65 S230 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST65

 S230 ST65 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S230 against the ST65.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (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 files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S230
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 2000 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $130