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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was unveiled 14 months later than the ST600 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S4100 grades versus the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung ST600

 S4100 ST600 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S4100

 ST600 S4100 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST600

 S4100 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4100 and the ST600.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and ST600 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and ST600.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S4100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST600
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 life 190 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 $330