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Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon P500
(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
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P500

 Galaxy Camera 4G P500 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions4.8"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 
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).

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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.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (494g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P500 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
47
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than competition (494 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
39
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (494 grams)
37
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P500Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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