- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Samsung ST66 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon L620 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | ST66 | L620 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $119.00 | $249.95 |
Street Price: | $229.95 | $127.23 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2013-09-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 3.6 oz (101 g) |
8.4 oz
(237 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.5 x
2.1 x
0.7 in. (90 x 53 x 17 mm) |
4.3 x
2.7 x
1.3 in. (108 x 69 x 34 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 18.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4864 x 2736 (13.3 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG, MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p/15p)
640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 960x540 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | .MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Samsung Zoom | Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 125mm | 25 - 350mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 22.5mm | 4.5 - 63mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 14.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ??? | f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele); ND filter (-2.0 AV) insertion |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 5x | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Centre AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF | Contrast Detection: Center, Face detection, Target Finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600) |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 8 sec | 1/4000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE | 256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Picture-in-Picture, Live Panorama Smart Auto : Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night, Backlight, Landscape, White, NaturalGreen, BlueSky, Sunset, Macro, Macro Text, Macro Color, Tripod, Action, Fireworks Scene : Funny Face, Intelligent Portrait, Magic Frame, Beauty-Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach&Snow | Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama. Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Double seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide : 0.3m - 4.2m Tele : 0.5m - 1.6m (ISO AUTO) | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.0m (1ft 8in. to 16ft.) ; [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | .MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: | 83.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | ||
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots (NiMH AA) | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | 2 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x Alkaline AAs |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face. Available in a range of vibrant and trendy colors. | Available in black or red. |