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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was unveiled 23 months before the WB250F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST65 grades versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung WB250F

 ST65 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST65

 WB250F ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months
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Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB250F

 ST65 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 enjoys external 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 WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ST65 versus the WB250F.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung ST65Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST65 Samsung WB250F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $250