Nikon S630 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S630 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S630 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S630 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.