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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S220 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was announced 3 years before the ST93 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S220 grades versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung ST93

 S220 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S220

 ST93 S220 
IntroducedApril 2011February 2009More recent by 26 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST93

 S220 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S220 versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S220 versus the ST93.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and ST93 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and ST93.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S220 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S220
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography information
Samsung ST93 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-04-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $56 -