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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
  • Released February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S9300 scores against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S9300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S9300

 Galaxy Camera S9300 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2012More recent by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S9300 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9300 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S9300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-16 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $450