Nikon S3500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced very close to the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3500 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3500 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.