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Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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 L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 17 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L610 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 L610 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon L610

 Galaxy Camera 2 L610 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 L610 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L610 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older L610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (120 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 120 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Built-in
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $400