Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S8000 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.