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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was brought out 3 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX1 grades vs the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung ST65

 NX1 ST65 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung NX1

 ST65 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST65

 NX1 ST65 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 against the ST65.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and ST65 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and ST65.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
80
focusing manually
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is great (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST65
 Samsung NX1Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung ST65
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 -
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $130