Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was unveiled within a month of the ST95 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4100 scores against the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 features 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 ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S4100 compared to the ST95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and ST95 is 99 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and ST95.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.