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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was manufactured 18 months prior to the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S8200 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S8200 Galaxy Camera 
Screen resolution961k922kClearer screen (+39k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S8200

 Galaxy Camera S8200 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S8200 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S8200 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
45
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
36
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lighter than others (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 961 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 213g (0.47 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $450