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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 17 months earlier than the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S70 matches up versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST90

 S70 ST90 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon S70

 ST90 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k288kSharper display (+172k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST90

 S70 ST90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S70 compared to the ST90.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and ST90.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography features
Samsung ST90 Sports photography features
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST90 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S70
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
36
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung ST90
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 288k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $290 $150