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Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
Samsung ST6500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung ST6500

 L24 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon L24

 ST6500 L24 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung ST6500

 L24 ST6500 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
32
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung ST6500
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 -