Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST100

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.