Nikon S8000 vs Samsung ST600
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37 Features
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37 Features
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S8000 was announced 6 months later than the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S8000 matches up against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung ST600
| S8000 | ST600 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S8000
| ST600 | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung ST600
| S8000 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S8000 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S8000 vs the ST600.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and ST600.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Samsung ST600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 183g (0.40 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 ID | EN-EL12 | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $330 |
