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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was unveiled 4 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S7000 scores vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung ST65

 S7000 ST65 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S7000

 ST65 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST65

 S7000 ST65 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 features external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S7000 against the ST65.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and ST65.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S7000 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S7000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
low battery pack (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (165g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (165g)
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
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