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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released August 2012
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was announced 20 months later than the ST700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S6400 matches up vs the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST700

 S6400 ST700 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S6400

 ST700 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST700

 S6400 ST700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 enjoys external dimensions 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 ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6400 versus the ST700.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and ST700.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S6400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (150 grams)
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
63
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (160 shots)
heavier than others (150 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging features
Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (150 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST700
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-22 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 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 mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $280