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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Successor is Nikon AW120
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon AW110 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AW110 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 AW110 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution614k0kSharper display (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon AW110

 Galaxy Camera 4G AW110 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 AW110 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW110 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer AW110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 614k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $550