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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S8100 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S8100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S8100

 Galaxy Camera 2 S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S8100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 has outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S8100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-08 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 220 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $400