Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST95

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The S70 was revealed 17 months before the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S70 grades against the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 comes with 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 ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S70 versus the ST95.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and ST95.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.