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Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 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
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon L810 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the L810 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L810 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L810

 Galaxy Camera 4G L810 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L810 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L810 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
36
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-08-29
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $550