Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST95
96 Imaging
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38 Features
19 Overall
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST95 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 - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3000 was introduced 11 months prior to the ST95 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S3000 grades vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST95
| S3000 | ST95 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S3000
| ST95 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST95
| S3000 | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 features outside dimensions 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 ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S3000 versus the ST95.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and ST95.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung ST95 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 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 display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | - |
| Physical 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 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 model | EN-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $150 | $145 |