Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Introduced August 2010
(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
- Launched January 2011

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1100pj was unveiled 5 months prior to the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1100pj scores vs the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S1100pj Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung ST6500
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S1100pj
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Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung ST6500
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1100pj vs the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and ST6500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Samsung ST6500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | 180g (0.40 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | - |