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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST95 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and ST95 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was launched 2 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S01 scores vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung ST95

 S01 ST95 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S01

 ST95 S01 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST95

 S01 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 comes with outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Nikon S01 and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S01 vs the ST95.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and ST95 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and ST95.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S01 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST95 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S01 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S01
Street photography with Samsung ST95
55
lighter than competition in class (96g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW format
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST95 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
low battery (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (96g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW format
low battery (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon Coolpix S01Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Samsung ST95
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 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 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Time lapse recording
Card slots - One
Launch pricing $170 $145