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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S9900 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S9900

 Galaxy Camera 3G S9900 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S9900 Galaxy Camera 3G 
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).

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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.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
73
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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