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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and ST65 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was unveiled 24 months after the ST65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX2F scores vs the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung ST65

 EX2F ST65 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung EX2F

 ST65 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST65

 EX2F ST65 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX2F against the ST65.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and ST65.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST65 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX2F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST65
 Samsung EX2FSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) ()
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $478 $130