Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST600

Let's look closer at the Nikon S230 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S230 was revealed 11 months before the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S230 matches up versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 features physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S230 against the ST600.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and ST600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.