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Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched February 2016
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon B500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the B500 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 B500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2012More modern by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon B500

 Galaxy Camera 4G B500 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 B500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B500 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the B500 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 68 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent B500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (541g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
59
good battery life (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (541 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
45
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (600 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (541 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $550