Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST600

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

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.

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

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.