Samsung ST100 with Nikon S3000 Comparison

Samsung ST100 and Nikon S3000 Main Features

  • January, 2010
  • February, 2010
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 35-175 mm (5x) F3.6-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • 27-108 mm (4x) F3.2-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 100 x 60 x 20 mm, 155g.
  • 94 x 56 x 19 mm, 116g.
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Samsung ST100 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
41
Value for money score
57
Portability score
98
Overall score
39

Nikon S3000 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
19
Value for money score
46
Portability score
99
Overall score
27

Nikon Coolpix S3000 with Samsung ST100 Overview


Let's compare Samsung ST100 with Nikon Coolpix S3000. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2010. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of ST100 is greater than that of Coolpix S3000. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . ST100 has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix S3000 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Samsung ST100 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Samsung ST100 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General ST100 Coolpix S3000
Brand Samsung Nikon
Model ST100 Coolpix S3000
Announced January, 2010 February, 2010
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 8
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1152k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.10 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model EN-EL10
Physical
Weight 155 g 116 g
Physical Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20 mm 94 x 56 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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