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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST95 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was brought out 20 months after the ST95 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6400 matches up versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST95

 S6400 ST95 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S6400

 ST95 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST95

 S6400 ST95 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6400 vs the ST95.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and ST95 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and ST95.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S6400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography features
Samsung ST95 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography info
Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
63
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (160 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (160 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST95
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2011-01-19
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) -
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $145