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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 17 months after the ST93 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6400 matches up vs the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST93

 S6400 ST93 
ReleasedAugust 2012April 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S6400

 ST93 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST93

 S6400 ST93 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6400 offers outer 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6400 versus the ST93.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and ST93 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and ST93.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S6400 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6400
Street photography with Samsung ST93
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (150 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 per charge)
heavier than others (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (150g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2011-04-20
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 -