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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was revealed 4 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6900 scores vs the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung ST65

 S6900 ST65 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S6900

 ST65 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST65

 S6900 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S6900 compared to the ST65.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and ST65.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
62
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than average in class (181g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
70
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung ST65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 life 180 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $130