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Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P530 and Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 3 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P530 grades against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung ST6500

 P530 ST6500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon P530

 ST6500 P530 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung ST6500

 P530 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has measurements 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P530 against the ST6500.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and ST6500 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P530 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P530
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (494 grams)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (494 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (494g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 -