Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93 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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced April 2011
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3000 was unveiled 14 months prior to the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S3000 matches up against the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST93
S3000 | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S3000
ST93 | S3000 | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST93
S3000 | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S3000 versus the ST93.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and ST93.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST93 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 gr (0.26 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $150 | - |