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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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 HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was unveiled 23 months prior to the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ15W scores versus the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung ST65

 HZ15W ST65 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung HZ15W

 ST65 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST65

 HZ15W ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W against the ST65.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and ST65.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
32
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Samsung ST65
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST65
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung ST65
Also called as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2011-01-19
Body design 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
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 recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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