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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 12 months before the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3300 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S3300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S3300

 Galaxy Camera S3300 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S3300 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S3300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (128g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (300g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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