Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| S8200 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 961k | 922k | Clearer screen (+39k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S8200
| Galaxy Camera | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 18 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 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 type | Fixed | 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.

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 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.
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung 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 |