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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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 S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was manufactured 4 years after the ST65 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2900 matches up vs the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST65

 S2900 ST65 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S2900

 ST65 S2900 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST65

 S2900 ST65 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2900 vs the ST65.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S2900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography details
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST65
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119 gr (0.26 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $117 $130