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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony S2100

 ST65 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST65

 S2100 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony S2100

 ST65 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony S2100
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony S2100
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony S2100
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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