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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was manufactured 3 years after the ST93 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6900 matches up vs the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung ST93

 S6900 ST93 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2011More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S6900

 ST93 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST93

 S6900 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6900 and the ST93.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and ST93.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S6900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6900
Street photography with Samsung ST93
62
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6900
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging info
Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
70
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2011-04-20
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 -