Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S3300 was revealed 23 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3300 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S3300 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S3300
Galaxy Camera 2 | S3300 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S3300 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3300 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $99 | $400 |