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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung ST6500
(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
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 4 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2900 scores against the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST6500

 S2900 ST6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S2900

 ST6500 S2900 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST6500

 S2900 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2900 vs the ST6500.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and ST6500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S2900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
70
good battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
73
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 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 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119 grams (0.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $117 -