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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 13 months after the ST95 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6300 matches up vs the ST95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung ST95

 S6300 ST95 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S6300

 ST95 S6300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung ST95

 S6300 ST95 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 features outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6300 versus the ST95.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and ST95 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and ST95.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S6300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung ST95
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) -
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 230 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $145