Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
S6500 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S6500
Galaxy Camera | S6500 | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
S6500 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |