Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6100 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S6100 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.