Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 18 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.