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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 7 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4300 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S4300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S4300

 Galaxy Camera 3G S4300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S4300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
68
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
37
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $606