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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S4300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was announced 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4300 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S4300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S4300

 Galaxy Camera 4G S4300 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S4300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S4300 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
37
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $550