Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST700
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST700 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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3100 was released 2 months later than the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3100 grades against the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST700
| S3100 | ST700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S3100
| ST700 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST700
| S3100 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3100 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3100 vs the ST700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and ST700.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST700 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $139 | $280 |