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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST100

 S3100 ST100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S3100

 ST100 S3100 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST100

 S3100 ST100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
32
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
has touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3100
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung ST100
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