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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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 L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 4 years after the ST6500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the L32 grades versus the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST6500

 L32 ST6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon L32

 ST6500 L32 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST6500

 L32 ST6500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L32 compared to the ST6500.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and ST6500.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L32 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent L32 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (320 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
48
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery life (320 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
66
really wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (164g)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 320 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 -