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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was introduced 4 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S7000 grades versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung ST6500

 S7000 ST6500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S7000

 ST6500 S7000 
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST6500

 S7000 ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S7000 versus the ST6500.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and ST6500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger S7000 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (165 grams)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
heavier than average (165g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
43
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (165g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 165 grams (0.36 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery form 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
Retail pricing $280 -