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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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 S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was announced very close to the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4100 grades versus the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung ST6500

 S4100 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S4100

 ST6500 S4100 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST6500

 S4100 ST6500 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S4100 against the ST6500.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and ST6500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
67
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
41
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 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 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical 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 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 -