Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the P100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 has outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.