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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S8100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S8100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S8100

 Galaxy Camera 3G S8100 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2010Newer by 24 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S8100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S8100 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-08 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $606