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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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 SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was introduced 23 months before the ST65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL820 matches up against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung ST65

 SL820 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung SL820

 ST65 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST65

 SL820 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the ST65.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and ST65.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Samsung ST65
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
32
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST65
 Samsung SL820Samsung ST65
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung ST65
Also called as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $130