Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S230 matches up against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung ST100
| S230 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S230
| ST100 | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST100
| S230 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S230 compared to the ST100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S230 and ST100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S230 will be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Nikon S230 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Nikon S230 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S230
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Nikon S230 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Nikon S230 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung ST100 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 115g (0.25 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $250 |