Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST65
S70 | ST65 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S70
ST65 | S70 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 288k | Clearer display (+172k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST65
S70 | ST65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST65 | |
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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 |