Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 was launched in January 2014. As you can see, S6100 is 3 years older than Galaxy Camera 2. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 cameras have 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-02-09

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-02

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

4.8" Fixed Type Screen

5fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

283g. 133 x 71 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Weight	175 g vs 283 g	108 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	4.5m vs 3.8m	0.7m longer range

Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over Nikon Coolpix S6100

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
GPS	BuiltIn vs None	track your location
LCD Screen Size	4.8" vs 3"	1.8 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.037k dots vs 460k dots	125% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	5.0fps vs 1.0fps	4 fps faster
Battery Life	400 shots vs 210 shots	190 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide	23mm vs 28mm	5 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	483mm vs 196mm	287 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	21× vs 7×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 4.8"	Large display
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Nikon S6100 is 35mm narrower and 13mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 but it is also 8mm thicker.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S6100 is significantly lighter (108g ) than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S6100

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Thickness Comparison

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S6100

Galaxy Camera 2

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's 4.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S6100's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S6100 and Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Cameras

Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features a 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 21× zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has 5mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has 287mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon S6100. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Nikon S6100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100

Galaxy Camera 2

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100

Galaxy Camera 2

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100

Galaxy Camera 2

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100

Galaxy Camera 2

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
483 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
283g
Body Thickness 19mm
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 scores compare:

Nikon S6100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #184 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #749 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #39 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #434 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S6100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Nikon S6100

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S6100	Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Brand	Nikon	Samsung
Announced	2011-02-09	2014-01-02
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)	23-483 mm (21×)
Max Aperture	F3.7-5.6	F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range	3cm	10cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	4.8"
Resolution	460k dots	1,037k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	3.80 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	175g	283g
Dimensions	98 x 58 x 27mm	133 x 71 x 19mm
Battery Life	210 shots	400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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