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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung ST100
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was introduced 5 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2900 grades versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST100

 S2900 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S2900

 ST100 S2900 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST100

 S2900 ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2900 and the ST100.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and ST100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S2900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Samsung ST100
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
44
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (155g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - 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 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $117 $250