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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB30F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST65 matches up versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST65 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST65

 WB30F ST65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB30F

 ST65 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 comes with physical measurements 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) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 versus the WB30F.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST65Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST65 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $180