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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S8200 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S8200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution961k0kCrisper screen (+961k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S8200

 Galaxy Camera 4G S8200 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S8200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 961 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $550