Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Also Known as Wi-Fi

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S9100 was brought out 19 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
S9100 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S9100
Galaxy Camera | S9100 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
S9100 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S9100 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and Galaxy Camera.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called as | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 300g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $450 |