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Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 B500 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon B500

 Galaxy Camera 2 B500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 B500 Galaxy Camera 2 
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).

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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.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (283 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (600 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
59
great battery pack (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (600 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than average (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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