Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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- 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
- Revealed August 2012
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S9900 was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9900 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
S9900 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | August 2012 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S9900
Galaxy Camera 3G | S9900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
S9900 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus |
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 provides external 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S9900 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S9900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $606 |