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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S01 (1/2.9") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was released 2 years after the ST30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S01 matches up vs the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung ST30

 S01 ST30 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S01

 ST30 S01 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST30

 S01 ST30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 has got external dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S01 versus the ST30.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and ST30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S01 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger S01 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S01
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
lighter than competition (96 grams)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix S01Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.3 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96g (0.21 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 190 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Time lapse shooting
Card slots - 1
Retail price $170 $55