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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 18 months before the ST65 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL720 scores vs the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST65

 SL720 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung SL720

 ST65 SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST65

 SL720 ST65 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SL720 versus the ST65.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and ST65.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST65 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (168 grams)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST65
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung ST65
Also called PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) -
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $130