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Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was launched 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S30 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S30

 Galaxy Camera 4G S30 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S30 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older S30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
51
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (214 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
low frames per second (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S30
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (214 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
23
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (214 grams)
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $550