Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST95
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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39 Features
19 Overall
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S3100 was launched about the same time to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3100 grades vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung ST95
| S3100 | ST95 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S3100
| ST95 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung ST95
| S3100 | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S3100 versus the ST95.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and ST95.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung ST95 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118 grams (0.26 lb) | - |
| Physical 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 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $139 | $145 |
