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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(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
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 S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST6500

 S3100 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S3100

 ST6500 S3100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST6500

 S3100 ST6500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography info
Samsung ST6500 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
32
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography details
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
32
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung 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 -