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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the S6400 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S6400 was manufactured 20 months later than the ST30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6400 grades versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST30

 S6400 ST30 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S6400

 ST30 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST30

 S6400 ST30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S6400 vs the ST30.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and ST30.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S6400 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S6400 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S6400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography features
Samsung ST30 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (150g)
54
lighter than competitors (87g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6400
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
63
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 shots)
heavier than others (150g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (150g)
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
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