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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced very close to the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P510 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P510 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P510

 Galaxy Camera 4G P510 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P510 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2012Similar generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P510 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P510
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery (200 shots)
more heavy than competition (555g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $550