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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was introduced 20 months later than the ST65 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6400 scores against the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST65

 S6400 ST65 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S6400

 ST65 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST65

 S6400 ST65 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 provides physical 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) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S6400 versus the ST65.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and ST65.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6400 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (150 grams)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 shots)
heavier than others (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging information
Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than others (150g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 150g (0.33 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $130