Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P510
| Galaxy Camera 3G | P510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| P510 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 | August 2012 | Same 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).
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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.

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 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.
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P510 | Samsung 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 |