Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P510
(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
- Revealed August 2012
Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe P500 was launched 18 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P500 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
P500 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P500
Galaxy Camera 4G | P500 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
P500 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Nikon P500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the P500 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older P500 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 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 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 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 | 220 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $550 |