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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(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
Samsung ST30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung ST30

 S7000 ST30 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S7000

 ST30 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST30

 S7000 ST30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

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

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (165g)
54
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
bad battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than average (165 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than average in class (87g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (165g)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung ST30
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