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Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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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Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S620 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S620 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S620

 Galaxy Camera 4G S620 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S620 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S620 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (120g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $37 $550