Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST700

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S230 was brought out 23 months prior to the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S230 scores versus the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S230 versus the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S230 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.