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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S5300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, 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 3G (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 17 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5300 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S5300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S5300

 Galaxy Camera 3G S5300 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S5300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5300 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger S5300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (138g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $606