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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6500 was released 12 months earlier than the WB2200F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6500 scores vs the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB2200F

 S6500 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon S6500

 WB2200F S6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB2200F

 S6500 WB2200F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6500 against the WB2200F.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and WB2200F is 92 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (708g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
25
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology AMOLED display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $170 $599