Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST30

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.