Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S220 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S220 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S220 grades versus the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S220 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S220 versus the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and ST30.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S220 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged S220 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.