Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST65 was brought out 13 months after the S2100 making 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 Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST65 grades versus the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony S2100
ST65 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST65
S2100 | ST65 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony S2100
ST65 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has outside dimensions 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 Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST65 versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST65 versus the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and S2100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and S2100.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer ST65 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $0 |