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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(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
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
  • Launched January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung ST6500

 S1100pj ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S1100pj

 ST6500 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung ST6500

 S1100pj ST6500 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (180 grams)
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (180 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSamsung ST6500
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 -