Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB350F

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was announced 12 months before the WB350F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6500 matches up against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 has outer 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6500 and the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and WB350F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.