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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6500 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S6500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S6500

 Galaxy Camera 4G S6500 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S6500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-08-29
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech AMOLED display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
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
Pricing at launch $170 $550