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Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon P610 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P610 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P610 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2012Newer by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P610

 Galaxy Camera 4G P610 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P610 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has got outside dimensions 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 dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P610 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P610
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P610
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $430 $550