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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW100 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 AW100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon AW100

 Galaxy Camera 4G AW100 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 AW100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the AW100 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than average (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $550