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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was announced 4 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6900 grades against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung ST700

 S6900 ST700 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S6900

 ST700 S6900 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST700

 S6900 ST700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6900 versus the ST700.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S6900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
62
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (181g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6900
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
70
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
30
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST700
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
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