Nikon S31 vs Samsung ST93

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S31 and Samsung ST93, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and ST93 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was brought out 2 years after the ST93 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S31 scores versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 features external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 and Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S31 compared to the ST93.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and ST93.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S31 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.