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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WB35F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6500 grades against the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB35F

 S6500 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S6500

 WB35F S6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB35F

 S6500 WB35F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 vs the WB35F.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and WB35F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design 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 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 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $170 $130