Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Introduced February 2016
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014
Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe B500 was revealed 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the B500 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
B500 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2014 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon B500
Galaxy Camera 2 | B500 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
B500 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the B500 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger B500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 541 gr (1.19 pounds) | 283 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $400 |