Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S31 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S31 was brought out 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S31 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S31 and the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S31 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.