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Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L810 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L810 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon L810

 Galaxy Camera L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L810 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 against the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and Galaxy Camera is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
41
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $450