Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi

Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The B700 was manufactured 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the B700 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
B700 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 37 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon B700
Galaxy Camera | B700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
B700 | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 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).
Check the Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the B700 and the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and Galaxy Camera is 65 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent B700 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also Known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 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 | 350 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $450 |