Nikon S32 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S32 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S32 was introduced 12 months after the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S32 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S32 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S32 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S32 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will produce extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S32 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.