Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P500 was introduced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P500 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P500 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.