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Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S31 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was revealed 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S31 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S31 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S31

 Galaxy Camera 4G S31 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S31 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S31 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S31 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
52
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S31
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S31
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
30
very good max aperture (f)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
24
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S31Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $550