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Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Nikon P610
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
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was revealed 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P600 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P600 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P600

 Galaxy Camera 4G P600 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P600 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P600 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger P600 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P600
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P600Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $750 $550