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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 14 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9900 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9900 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S9900

 Galaxy Camera 2 S9900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9900 Galaxy Camera 2 

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S9900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition (289g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
73
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
73
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no microphone port
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 300 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $400