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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5200 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S5200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S5200

 Galaxy Camera 4G S5200 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S5200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5200 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
27
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
41
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $550