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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out about the same time to the ST65 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PL120 grades versus the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung ST65

 PL120 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung PL120

 ST65 PL120 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST65

 PL120 ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the PL120 compared to the ST65.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and ST65 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and ST65.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography details
Samsung ST65 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
31
great maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST65
 Samsung PL120Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO - -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Time lapse shooting
Card slots - 1
Price at launch $150 $130