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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the B600 grades against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 B600 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2013More recent by 72 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon B600

 Galaxy Camera B600 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 B600 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the B600 against the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger B600 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (280 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (300g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE 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, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $297 $450