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Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L820 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 L820 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon L820

 Galaxy Camera 2 L820 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 L820 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L820 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (470 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (470g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L820
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (470g)
37
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lighter than average in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix L820Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470 gr (1.04 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 320 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $192 $400