Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
S02 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon S02
Galaxy NX | S02 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S02 and Samsung Galaxy NX
S02 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | June 2013 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Nikon S02 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and Galaxy NX is 97 and 82 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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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 |