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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S230 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S230 was revealed 23 months before the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S230 matches up versus the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung ST30

 S230 ST30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S230

 ST30 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST30

 S230 ST30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 has outer measurements 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S230 vs the ST30.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and ST30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The S230 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged S230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S230
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (87g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
30
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST30 Vlogging factors
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (87 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 2000 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $55