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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out very close to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the P510 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P510 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P510

 Galaxy Camera 3G P510 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P510 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2012Same generation
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P510 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
heavier than competition in class (555g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
47
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P510
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (555g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-05 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $606