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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 23 months before the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST65 scores versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung WB800F

 ST65 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung ST65

 WB800F ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB800F

 ST65 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST65 against the WB800F.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and WB800F.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung ST65Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST65 Samsung WB800F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $300