Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST600
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3000 was manufactured about the same time to the ST600 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3000 grades versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST600
| S3000 | ST600 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S3000
| ST600 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST600
| S3000 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S3000 against the ST600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and ST600.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively.
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST600 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 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 detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 gr (0.26 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $150 | $330 |