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Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P100

 Galaxy Camera 2 P100 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (481g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
49
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
25
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (481g)
37
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 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 speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481g (1.06 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $400