Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L24 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe L24 was released within a month of the ST6500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the L24 grades vs the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung ST6500
L24 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon L24
ST6500 | L24 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung ST6500
L24 | ST6500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Nikon L24 versus Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L24 versus the ST6500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and ST6500.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Samsung ST6500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $119 | - |