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Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P310 was launched 8 months before the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P310 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P310 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon P310

 Galaxy Camera P310 
RevealedFebruary 2013June 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P310 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 against the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged P310 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (300g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $450