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Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D6 versus Samsung ST700, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and ST700 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was introduced 9 years after the ST700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D6 matches up versus the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Samsung ST700

 D6 ST700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 111 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kSharper screen (+2129k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon D6

 ST700 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Samsung ST700

 D6 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D6 versus Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D6 versus the ST700.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and ST700 is 50 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and ST700.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D6 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D6 will provide more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent D6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography details
Samsung ST700 Street photography details
62
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography info
Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (3,580 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D6
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
68
good battery power (3,580 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good MP (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (3,580 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D6
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
30
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon D6 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Samsung ST700
 Nikon D6Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D6 Samsung ST700
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-02-11 2011-01-05
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 -
Max enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 105 -
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,359k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1270 gr (2.80 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 3580 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual XQD/CFexpress slots -
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $6,496 $280