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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6200 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S6200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S6200

 Galaxy Camera 4G S6200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S6200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S6200 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
70
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $550