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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was introduced 3 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6400 matches up against the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung SL620

 S6400 SL620 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S6400

 SL620 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung SL620

 S6400 SL620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S6400 versus the SL620.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and SL620 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and SL620.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6400 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S6400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6400
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
63
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-22 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $200