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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A100 was released 5 years after the ST6500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A100 matches up versus the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung ST6500

 A100 ST6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon A100

 ST6500 A100 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST6500

 A100 ST6500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A100 versus the ST6500.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and ST6500.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography information
Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
max fps low (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
70
good battery (250 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $162 -