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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 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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The S4000 was brought out 11 months before the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

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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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 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST30

 S4000 ST30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than competitors (87g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
Samsung ST30 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
32
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
30
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung 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