Nikon B700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look more closely at the Nikon B700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B700 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B700 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the B700 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern B700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.