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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was released 2 years after the ST65 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX2000 grades vs the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung ST65

 NX2000 ST65 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung NX2000

 ST65 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung ST65

 NX2000 ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 versus the ST65.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and ST65 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and ST65.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX2000 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung ST65
 Samsung NX2000Samsung ST65
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung ST65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2011-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $130