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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 11 months earlier than the ST700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4000 matches up versus the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung ST700

 S4000 ST700 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S4000

 ST700 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST700

 S4000 ST700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 has got exterior dimensions 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 ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 versus the ST700.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and ST700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4000
Street photography with Samsung ST700
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography info
Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST700
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131g (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $280