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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon B600 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the B600 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 B600 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2012Fresher by 78 months
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon B600

 Galaxy Camera 4G B600 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 B600 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B600 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the B600 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern B600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (500g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (280 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (500g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (280 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (500g)
37
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-08-29
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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 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 280 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $297 $550