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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was announced 5 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A100 grades versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung ST30

 A100 ST30 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon A100

 ST30 A100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST30

 A100 ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A100 vs the ST30.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and ST30.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A100 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon A100 will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer A100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
39
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition (87g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
70
great battery pack (250 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (87g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
31
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging details
Samsung ST30 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.1 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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