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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and ST90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was unveiled 2 years after the ST90 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S01 matches up versus the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung ST90

 S01 ST90 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon S01

 ST90 S01 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST90

 S01 ST90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 offers exterior measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S01 vs the ST90.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and ST90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S01 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST90 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S01 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition (96g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (190 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
27
screen is touchscreen
lighter than competition (96 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Samsung ST90
 Nikon Coolpix S01Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Time lapse shooting
Card slots - 1
Retail pricing $170 $150