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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 3 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2900 scores vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST93

 S2900 ST93 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2011Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S2900

 ST93 S2900 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST93

 S2900 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2900 vs the ST93.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and ST93.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S2900 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
70
good battery (250 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery (250 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $117 -