Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S70 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S70 was brought out 5 months prior to the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S70 scores against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST600
S70 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S70
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Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 288k | Crisper screen (+864k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST600
S70 | ST600 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S70 offers outer measurements 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S70 versus Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S70 and the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and ST600.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung ST600 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 288 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 160g (0.35 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $290 | $330 |