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Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S01 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and SH100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was manufactured 2 years after the SH100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S01 matches up versus the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung SH100

 S01 SH100 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S01

 SH100 S01 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung SH100

 S01 SH100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 has outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S01 versus Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S01 versus the SH100.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and SH100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and SH100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S01 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung SH100 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S01 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S01
Street photography with Samsung SH100
55
lighter than others (96g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than others (96g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
lighter than others (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S01Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 96 grams (0.21 lb) -
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots - Single
Launch cost $170 $200