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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST100

 S70 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S70

 ST100 S70 
Display resolution1152k288kSharper display (+864k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST100

 S70 ST100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.5"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).

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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.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung ST100
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