Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 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
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S3000 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the ST700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3000 matches up vs the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST700
S3000 | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S3000
ST700 | S3000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST700
S3000 | ST700 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung ST700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S3000 compared to the ST700.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and ST700.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S3000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-05 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $280 |