Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S4000 was unveiled within a month of the ST100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S4000 matches up vs the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung ST100
S4000 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S4000
ST100 | S4000 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST100
S4000 | ST100 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S4000 compared to the ST100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and ST100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 model | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $250 |