Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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
- Launched January 2010
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3000 was announced about the same time to the ST100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3000 matches up vs the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST100
| S3000 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S3000
| ST100 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST100
| S3000 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3000 compared to the ST100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and ST100.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST100 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $250 |