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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was released within a month of the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S4100 grades against the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung ST65

 S4100 ST65 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S4100

 ST65 S4100 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST65

 S4100 ST65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S4100 versus the ST65.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and ST65 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and ST65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography info
Samsung ST65 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
67
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 190 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at release $140 $130