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Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P100 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon P100

 Galaxy Camera P100 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P100 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P100 and the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and Galaxy Camera is 68 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (481 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
36
excellent zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
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

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
48
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (481g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (481g)
36
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix P100Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 gr (1.06 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $450