Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST700

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and ST700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was manufactured 2 years after the ST700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S01 grades versus the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S01 offers outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S01 versus the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and ST700 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and ST700.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S01 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST700 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S01 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.