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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

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
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced within a month of the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST65 matches up versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung ST6500

 ST65 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung ST65

 ST6500 ST65 
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Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung ST6500

 ST65 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has exterior dimensions 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) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST65 and the ST6500.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung ST65Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST65 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 -