Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST90
S70 | ST90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon S70
ST90 | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 288k | Sharper display (+172k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST90
S70 | ST90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung 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 |