Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was announced 24 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P500 scores versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the P500 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.