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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung ST65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 12 months later than the ST65 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV300F scores vs the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST65

 DV300F ST65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung DV300F

 ST65 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST65

 DV300F ST65 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F and the ST65.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and ST65.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DV300F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Samsung ST65 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST65
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung ST65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-02 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $130