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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was brought out 11 months prior to the ST600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S220 scores vs the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung ST600

 S220 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S220

 ST600 S220 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST600

 S220 ST600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S220 enjoys 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S220 vs the ST600.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and ST600.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
boasts touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung ST600
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Samsung ST600
Type 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 2000 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 100 gr (0.22 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $56 $330