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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model 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 AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AW130 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 AW130 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2012Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon AW130

 Galaxy Camera 4G AW130 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 AW130 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer AW130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
50
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $398 $550