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Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was revealed 10 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P330 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P330 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P330

 Galaxy Camera 2 P330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P330 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P330 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P330
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
42
manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
61
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-04 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $400