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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced about the same time to the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6500 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S6500 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S6500

 Galaxy Camera S6500 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S6500 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6500 and the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology AMOLED display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $170 $450