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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was brought out 8 months later than the ST100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1100pj scores versus the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung ST100

 S1100pj ST100 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S1100pj

 ST100 S1100pj 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung ST100

 S1100pj ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1100pj vs the ST100.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and ST100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger S1100pj will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (180 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average (180 grams)
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $250