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Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon P600
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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 P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the P610 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P610 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2012More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P610

 Galaxy Camera 3G P610 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P610 Galaxy Camera 3G 

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P610 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent P610 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
External flash
AE 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 (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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $606