Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A900 was unveiled 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A900 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
A900 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | August 2012 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon A900
Galaxy Camera 3G | A900 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
A900 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 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 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $400 | $606 |