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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S6500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6500 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S6500 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S6500

 Galaxy Camera 2 S6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S6500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6500 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED display HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $170 $400