Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Nikon S230 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe S230 was launched 23 months earlier than the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S230 scores vs the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung ST90
S230 | ST90 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon S230
ST90 | S230 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST90
S230 | ST90 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S230 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S230 and the ST90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S230 and ST90.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung ST90 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | 115 gr (0.25 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $150 | $150 |