Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S70 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S70 was unveiled 17 months before the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S70 grades versus the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST30
S70 | ST30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S70
ST30 | S70 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 288k | Crisper screen (+172k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST30
S70 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
See the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S70 vs the ST30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and ST30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S70 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S70 will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 288 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 87g (0.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $290 | $55 |