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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S01 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and ST600 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was unveiled 3 years after the ST600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S01 matches up versus the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung ST600

 S01 ST600 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S01

 ST600 S01 
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST600

 S01 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 offers outside dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S01 and the ST600.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and ST600.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S01 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST600 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S01 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S01
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
55
lighter than competition (96g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
includes touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
27
screen is touchscreen
lighter than competition (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Samsung ST600
 Nikon Coolpix S01Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96 grams (0.21 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots - Single
Retail price $170 $330