Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S70 was introduced 5 months earlier than the ST100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S70 grades vs the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST100
S70 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S70
ST100 | S70 | |||
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Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 288k | Sharper display (+864k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST100
S70 | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S70 vs the ST100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and ST100.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 288k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $290 | $250 |