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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung ST100

 S4000 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S4000

 ST100 S4000 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST100

 S4000 ST100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung ST100
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