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Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Nikon D3S front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D3
  • Renewed by Nikon D4
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon D3S versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3S (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the D3S (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D3S was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D3S scores versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 D3S Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon D3S

 Galaxy Camera D3S 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3S and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 D3S Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3S provides physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3S versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D3S compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3S and Galaxy Camera is 51 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3S and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3S having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D3S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3S Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
64
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3S Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3S Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (4,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3S Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
51
great battery power (4,200 per charge)
environment proof
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3S Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (4,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3S Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
15
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D3S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3S and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon D3SSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D3S Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-16 2013-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4256 x 2832 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1240g (2.73 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3253 not tested
Other
Battery life 4200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL4a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $5,200 $450