Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.