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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 2 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P530 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P530 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P530

 Galaxy Camera 2 P530 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P530 Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P530 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P530
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283g)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (494g)
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than others (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 240 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $400