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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST600

 S70 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S70

 ST600 S70 
Screen resolution1152k288kCrisper screen (+864k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST600

 S70 ST600 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.5"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).

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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.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (160 grams)
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung ST600
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung ST600
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
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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