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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 5 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A10 scores versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung ST6500

 A10 ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon A10

 ST6500 A10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST6500

 A10 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A10 compared to the ST6500.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and ST6500.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger A10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (160 grams)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
32
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 200 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 -