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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S6400 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S6400 was launched 3 years after the CL5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6400 matches up vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung CL5

 S6400 CL5 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S6400

 CL5 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung CL5

 S6400 CL5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6400 compared to the CL5.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and CL5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6400 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S6400 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6400 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (150g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
63
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (160 shots)
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging information
Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung CL5
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 160 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $391