Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95
99 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung ST95
S4100 | ST95 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S4100
ST95 | S4100 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST95
S4100 | ST95 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Samsung ST95 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-19 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
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 | ||
Physical 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 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $140 | $145 |