Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2012
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Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S620 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S620 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S620 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| S620 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S620
| Galaxy Camera 3G | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| S620 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S620 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S620 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $37 | $606 |
