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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was launched 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9100 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S9100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S9100

 Galaxy Camera 3G S9100 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S9100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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).

Look at the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S9100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
32
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 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 270 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $606