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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon P510 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out 18 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P510 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P510 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P510

 Galaxy Camera 2 P510 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P510 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P510 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older P510 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (555g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
low battery (200 shots)
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-05 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $400