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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was brought out 11 months before the ST65 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3000 grades against the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST65

 S3000 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S3000

 ST65 S3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST65

 S3000 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3000 and the ST65.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and ST65.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) -
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $130