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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S8000 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S8000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S8000

 Galaxy Camera 4G S8000 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S8000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S8000 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 183 gr (0.40 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 sec or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $550