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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was brought out 6 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A100 grades against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung ST100

 A100 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon A100

 ST100 A100 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST100

 A100 ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 and the ST100.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and ST100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (250 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $162 $250