Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S570 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S570 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Nikon S570 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S570 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.