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Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 2 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the P310 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P310 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P310

 Galaxy Camera 4G P310 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P310 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-22 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 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 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $550