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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 2 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6400 matches up against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST600

 S6400 ST600 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S6400

 ST600 S6400 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST600

 S6400 ST600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6400 and the ST600.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and ST600.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6400 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S6400 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (150g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography details
Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
63
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (160 shots)
more heavy than average in class (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (150g)
30
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST600
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $330