Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST100

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close but the S02 (1/3") and ST100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was launched 3 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S02 matches up versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S02 has got exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S02 compared to the ST100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and ST100 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S02 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger S02 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.