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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out about the same time to the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6500 scores vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB30F

 S6500 WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S6500

 WB30F S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB30F

 S6500 WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 enjoys external dimensions 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6500 vs the WB30F.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED display QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $170 $180