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Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was revealed 9 months before the ST93 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P100 matches up vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Samsung ST93

 P100 ST93 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon P100

 ST93 P100 
IntroducedApril 2011July 2010More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Samsung ST93

 P100 ST93 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 provides external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P100 against the ST93.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and ST93 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and ST93.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
37
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography info
Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
25
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix P100Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Samsung ST93
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-04-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 -