Nikon S02 vs Samsung ST95

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S02 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly close but the S02 (1/3") and ST95 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was announced 2 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S02 scores vs the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 has outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S02 versus the ST95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and ST95 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and ST95.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S02 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung ST95 will result in extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S02 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.