Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L820 was released 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L820 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L820 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 comes with outer 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) 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).

Look at the Nikon L820 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L820 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 72 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.