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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the B600 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 B600 Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2014More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon B600

 Galaxy Camera 2 B600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 B600 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the B600 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer B600 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (500g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (283g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (280 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (500g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283g)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (500 grams)
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than average (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $297 $400