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Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon A900 versus Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 6 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores versus the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung ST100

 A900 ST100 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon A900

 ST100 A900 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung ST100

 A900 ST100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 versus the ST100.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and ST100.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A900 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
40
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
49
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung ST100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 289g (0.64 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $250