Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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73 Overall
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55 Overall
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Also referred to as Wi-Fi

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The P7800 was announced 10 months after the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P7800 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
P7800 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon P7800
Galaxy Camera | P7800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
P7800 | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and Galaxy Camera is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger P7800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Alternative name | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | - |
External flash | ||
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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $450 |