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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 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 S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4000 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 11 months before the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S4000 grades vs the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung ST6500

 S4000 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S4000

 ST6500 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST6500

 S4000 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the ST6500.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and ST6500.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
17
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 -