Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST100

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was released 14 months later than the ST100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4100 matches up against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S4100 compared to the ST100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and ST100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and ST100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S4100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.