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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
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 S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was manufactured 8 months later than the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1200pj matches up versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung ST6500

 S1200pj ST6500 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S1200pj

 ST6500 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST6500

 S1200pj ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions 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 differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1200pj compared to the ST6500.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and ST6500.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S1200pj should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
Samsung ST6500 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (186g)
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography details
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
32
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-24 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) -
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 -