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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was introduced 4 years after the SH100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S7000 grades against the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung SH100

 S7000 SH100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S7000

 SH100 S7000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SH100

 S7000 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 has external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S7000 vs the SH100.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and SH100.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S7000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S7000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (165g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography information
Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
more heavy than others (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (165g)
33
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung SH100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
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