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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was introduced 2 months prior to the ST93 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S4100 grades vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung ST93

 S4100 ST93 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S4100

 ST93 S4100 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST93

 S4100 ST93 
RevealedFebruary 2011April 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4100 versus the ST93.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and ST93.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Samsung ST93
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
67
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 - 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $140 -