Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8100 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 has got outer 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 4G has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8100 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S8100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.