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Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A900 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A900 Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon A900

 Galaxy Camera 2 A900 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A900 Galaxy Camera 2 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger A900 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than others (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $400