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Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution820k0kCrisper display (+820k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S100

 Galaxy Camera 4G S100 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S100 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
65
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 820k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Organic LED monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $550