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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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 HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 20 months earlier than the ST65 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ10W matches up against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung ST65

 HZ10W ST65 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung HZ10W

 ST65 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST65

 HZ10W ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W and the ST65.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and ST65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
31
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (249g)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
35
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (249g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST65
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung ST65
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung ST65
Otherwise known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 249g (0.55 lb) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $130