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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 17 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S9300 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9300 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S9300

 Galaxy Camera 2 S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9300 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S9300 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S9300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
37
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-16 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 200 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $400