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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was launched 17 months earlier than the ST65 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S70 scores against the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST65

 S70 ST65 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S70

 ST65 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k288kClearer display (+172k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST65

 S70 ST65 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S70 against the ST65.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and ST65.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST65 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-04 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 288k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 160 gr (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $290 $130