Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung ST65
S230 | ST65 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S230
ST65 | S230 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST65
S230 | ST65 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Compare the Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung ST65 | |
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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 |