Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST6500
L32 | ST6500 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon L32
ST6500 | L32 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST6500
L32 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |