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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S5300 was brought out at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S5300 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S5300 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S5300

 Galaxy Camera 2 S5300 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S5300 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (283g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lighter than average (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $400