Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
(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
- Announced August 2012

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S9300 was introduced within a month of the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S9300 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
S9300 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S9300
Galaxy Camera 4G | S9300 | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
S9300 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 provides 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9300 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-07-16 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
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 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 photos | - |
Battery format | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $550 |