Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F
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40 Features
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Released January 2013
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB30F
| S6500 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung 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 |
