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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S3100 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the ST93 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3100 matches up vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST93

 S3100 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S3100

 ST93 S3100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST93

 S3100 ST93 
RevealedFebruary 2011April 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3100 versus Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3100 and the ST93.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and ST93.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
32
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $139 -