Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced February 2011
(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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Let's look more closely at the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3100 was unveiled very close to the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3100 scores vs the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST6500
| S3100 | ST6500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S3100
| ST6500 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST6500
| S3100 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 features outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S3100 versus the ST6500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and ST6500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST6500 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 118 grams (0.26 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | 220 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $139 | - |