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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S7000 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was launched 5 years after the ST600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S7000 grades vs the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung ST600

 S7000 ST600 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S7000

 ST600 S7000 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST600

 S7000 ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 provides outer 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S7000 versus Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S7000 and the ST600.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and ST600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S7000 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography information
Samsung ST600 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (165 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography info
Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
45
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors (165 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
43
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (165 grams)
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST600
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 life 180 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $330