Nikon S5100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S5100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 24 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S5100 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5100 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.