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Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S02 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the S02 (1/3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was manufactured 3 months after the Galaxy NX and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S02 grades versus the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 S02 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon S02

 Galaxy NX S02 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 S02 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedSeptember 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 enjoys exterior measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S02 and the Galaxy NX.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and Galaxy NX is 97 and 82 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S02 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
59
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S02
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
34
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (495 grams)
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Coolpix S02Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-05 2013-06-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 7.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.40 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - One
Launch price $177 $1,300