Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST90

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S7000 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 4 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S7000 scores vs the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S7000 compared to the ST90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S7000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.