Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6100 grades against the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6100 and the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.