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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Comparison

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Nikon S9100

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

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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S9100 and Galaxy Camera 3G, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Nikon S9100 was introduced to market in July 2011 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G was launched in August 2012. There is 13 months difference between S9100 and Galaxy Camera 3G so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger Galaxy Camera 3G, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S9100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-07-19
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • 214g. 105 x 62 x 35 mm

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-08-29
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 23-481 mm Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4.80" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 305g. 129 x 71 x 19 mm

Nikon S9100 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix S9300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Nikon Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S9100 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Weight
214 g vs 305 g 91 g lighter
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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over Nikon Coolpix S9100
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
4.8" vs 3" 1.8 inches larger display
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 25mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
481mm vs 450mm 31 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20.9× vs 18× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
LCD Screen Size
4.80" vs 4.80" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 0k dots High resolution screens
Focal Length - Tele
450mm vs 481mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
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
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G: 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 S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S9100 has external dimensions of 105 x 62 x 35 mm (4.13 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. Nikon S9100 is 24mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G but it is also 16mm thicker.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S9100 is significantly lighter (91g ) than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Galaxy Camera 3G
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S9100 nor Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S9100's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor.

Below you can see the S9100 and Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Cameras


Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S9100 features a 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 18× zoom lens whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features a 23-481 mm 20.9× zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon S9100. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has 31mm longer reach than the Nikon S9100. At f, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S9100
Galaxy Camera 3G
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9100
Galaxy Camera 3G
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9100
Galaxy Camera 3G
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9100
Galaxy Camera 3G
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 S9100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
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
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
450 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
481 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
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Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
214g
18.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
Body Thickness 19mm
20.9X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
305g
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Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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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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 Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G: 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 S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 S9100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G scores compare:

Nikon S9100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #175 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #773 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #270 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #914 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Nikon S9100 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that S9100 trails behind the Galaxy Camera 3G: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. If not, we recommend the Nikon S9100.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Nikon S9100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Brand Nikon Samsung
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 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 25-450 mm (18×) 23-481 mm (20.9×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.9 no lens
Macro Focus Range 4cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 4.80"
Resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 214g 305g
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm 129 x 71 x 19mm
Battery Life 270 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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