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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

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
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung ST65 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced within a month of the ST700 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST65 matches up versus the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung ST700

 ST65 ST700 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung ST65

 ST700 ST65 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung ST700

 ST65 ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 versus the ST700.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and ST700 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and ST700.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST700 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Samsung ST700 Street photography details
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung ST700
 Samsung ST65Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST65 Samsung ST700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - -
Lowest native ISO - -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Mic 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
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse feature
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $280