Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST95

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 11 months before the ST95 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6000 matches up versus the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6000 compared to the ST95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and ST95 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and ST95.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.