Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST700

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S70 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S70 was revealed 17 months before the ST700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S70 matches up vs the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S70 and the ST700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and ST700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.