Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3100 was manufactured 14 months later than the ST100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3100 matches up against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST100
S3100 | ST100 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S3100
ST100 | S3100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST100
S3100 | ST100 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S3100 against the ST100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and ST100.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S3100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 life | 220 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $139 | $250 |