Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the S7000 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

The S7000 was launched 4 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S7000 scores vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung ST30
S7000 | ST30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S7000
ST30 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST30
S7000 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S7000 against the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and ST30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S7000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S7000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S7000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.2 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 87g (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $55 |