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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST65 scores versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung WB50F

 ST65 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung ST65

 WB50F ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB50F

 ST65 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 features physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST65 versus the WB50F.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung ST65Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST65 Samsung WB50F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $180