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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S220 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S220 was introduced 11 months earlier than the ST100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S220 grades versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung ST100

 S220 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S220

 ST100 S220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST100

 S220 ST100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 against the ST100.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and ST100 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and ST100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $56 $250