Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2010
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the S4000 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor measurements.
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Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S4000 matches up versus the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung ST30
| S4000 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S4000
| ST30 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST30
| S4000 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 and the ST30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and ST30.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S4000 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung ST30 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | 131 grams (0.29 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 ID | EN-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $55 |