Clicky

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The S4000 was launched 14 months before the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S4000 grades vs the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung ST93

 S4000 ST93 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S4000

 ST93 S4000 
AnnouncedApril 2011February 2010More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST93

 S4000 ST93 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the ST93.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and ST93.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography info
Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-04-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131g (0.29 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 -